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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.56, 789.84 and 295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.56, 789.84 and 295.32 is: 442.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.56 : 789.84 = 295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.56/789.84 = 295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.56x = 789.84 × 295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.56x = 233,255.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,255.55/526.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.98

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