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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.93, 788.89 and 296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.93, 788.89 and 296.28 is: 444.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.93 : 788.89 = 296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.93/788.89 = 296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.93x = 788.89 × 296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.93x = 233,732.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,732.33/525.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.42

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