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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.84, 789.36 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.84, 789.36 and 295.88 is: 443.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.84 : 789.36 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.84/789.36 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.84x = 789.36 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.84x = 233,555.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,555.84/526.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.31

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