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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.10, 780.75 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.10, 780.75 and 326.16 is: 488.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.10 : 780.75 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.10/780.75 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.10x = 780.75 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.10x = 254,649.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,649.42/521.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.68

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