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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.77, 790.46 and 295.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.77, 790.46 and 295.85 is: 443.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.77 : 790.46 = 295.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.77/790.46 = 295.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.77x = 790.46 × 295.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.77x = 233,859.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,859.20/526.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.95

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