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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.43, 789.74 and 295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.43, 789.74 and 295.58 is: 443.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.43 : 789.74 = 295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.43/789.74 = 295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.43x = 789.74 × 295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.43x = 233,425.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,425.92/526.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.42

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