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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.56, 787.59 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.56, 787.59 and 294.44 is: 441.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.56 : 787.59 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.56/787.59 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.56x = 787.59 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.56x = 231,894.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,894.06/525.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.24

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