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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.10, 788.74 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.10, 788.74 and 294.44 is: 441.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.10 : 788.74 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.10/788.74 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.10x = 788.74 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.10x = 232,231.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,231.93/526.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.43

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