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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.80, 789.95 and 292.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.80, 789.95 and 292.51 is: 438.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.80 : 789.95 = 292.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.80/789.95 = 292.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.80x = 789.95 × 292.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.80x = 231,069.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,069.99/526.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.63

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