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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.26, 789.39 and 309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.26, 789.39 and 309.72 is: 464.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.26 : 789.39 = 309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.26/789.39 = 309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.26x = 789.39 × 309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.26x = 244,489.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,489.87/526.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.58

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