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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.26, 780.78 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.26, 780.78 and 326.34 is: 488.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.26 : 780.78 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.26/780.78 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.26x = 780.78 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.26x = 254,799.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,799.75/521.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.82

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