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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.09, 789.69 and 295.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.09, 789.69 and 295.17 is: 443.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.09 : 789.69 = 295.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.09/789.69 = 295.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.09x = 789.69 × 295.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.09x = 233,092.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,092.80/526.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.07

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