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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.34, 790.07 and 295.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.34, 790.07 and 295.43 is: 443.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.34 : 790.07 = 295.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.34/790.07 = 295.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.34x = 790.07 × 295.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.34x = 233,404.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,404.95/526.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.45

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