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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.24, 789.36 and 309.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.24, 789.36 and 309.52 is: 464.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.24 : 789.36 = 309.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.24/789.36 = 309.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.24x = 789.36 × 309.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.24x = 244,322.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,322.71/526.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.28

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