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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.72, 787.58 and 308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.72, 787.58 and 308.60 is: 462.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.72 : 787.58 = 308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.72/787.58 = 308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.72x = 787.58 × 308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.72x = 243,047.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,047.19/525.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.31

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