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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.78, 788.14 and 294.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.78, 788.14 and 294.78 is: 441.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.78 : 788.14 = 294.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.78/788.14 = 294.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.78x = 788.14 × 294.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.78x = 232,327.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,327.91/525.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.87

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