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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.08, 788.16 and 308.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.08, 788.16 and 308.64 is: 462.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.08 : 788.16 = 308.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.08/788.16 = 308.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.08x = 788.16 × 308.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.08x = 243,257.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,257.70/526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.40

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