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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.78, 789.82 and 295.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.78, 789.82 and 295.70 is: 443.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.78 : 789.82 = 295.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.78/789.82 = 295.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.78x = 789.82 × 295.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.78x = 233,549.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,549.77/526.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.35

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