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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.72, 787.89 and 294.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.72, 787.89 and 294.51 is: 441.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.72 : 787.89 = 294.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.72/787.89 = 294.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.72x = 787.89 × 294.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.72x = 232,041.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,041.48/525.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.38

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