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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.89, 787.74 and 309.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.89, 787.74 and 309.35 is: 463.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.89 : 787.74 = 309.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.89/787.74 = 309.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.89x = 787.74 × 309.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.89x = 243,683.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,683.43/525.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.38

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