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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.26, 790.83 and 295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.26, 790.83 and 295.50 is: 444.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.26 : 790.83 = 295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.26/790.83 = 295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.26x = 790.83 × 295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.26x = 233,690.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,690.27/526.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.06

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