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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.59, 789.89 and 295.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.59, 789.89 and 295.49 is: 443.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.59 : 789.89 = 295.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.59/789.89 = 295.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.59x = 789.89 × 295.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.59x = 233,400.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,400.79/526.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.23

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