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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.80, 790.13 and 295.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.80, 790.13 and 295.54 is: 443.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.80 : 790.13 = 295.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.80/790.13 = 295.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.80x = 790.13 × 295.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.80x = 233,513.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,513.54/526.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.27

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