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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.55, 789.75 and 295.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.55, 789.75 and 295.29 is: 442.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.55 : 789.75 = 295.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.55/789.75 = 295.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.55x = 789.75 × 295.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.55x = 233,205.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,205.28/526.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.90

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