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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.50, 788.07 and 294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.50, 788.07 and 294.68 is: 441.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.50 : 788.07 = 294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.50/788.07 = 294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.50x = 788.07 × 294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.50x = 232,231.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,231.17/526.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.09

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