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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.71, 789.05 and 294.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.71, 789.05 and 294.89 is: 441.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.71 : 789.05 = 294.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.71/789.05 = 294.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.71x = 789.05 × 294.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.71x = 232,684.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,684.19/526.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.77

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