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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.13, 788.59 and 295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.13, 788.59 and 295.12 is: 442.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.13 : 788.59 = 295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.13/788.59 = 295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.13x = 788.59 × 295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.13x = 232,727.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,727.21/526.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.34

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