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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.25, 788.13 and 309.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.25, 788.13 and 309.98 is: 464.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.25 : 788.13 = 309.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.25/788.13 = 309.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.25x = 788.13 × 309.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.25x = 244,300.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,300.60/526.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.23

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