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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.66, 790.08 and 295.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.66, 790.08 and 295.45 is: 443.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.66 : 790.08 = 295.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.66/790.08 = 295.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.66x = 790.08 × 295.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.66x = 233,429.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,429.14/526.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.23

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