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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.96, 788.40 and 308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.96, 788.40 and 308.88 is: 463.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.96 : 788.40 = 308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.96/788.40 = 308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.96x = 788.40 × 308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.96x = 243,520.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,520.99/525.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.00

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