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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.88, 786.48 and 319.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.88, 786.48 and 319.20 is: 478.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.88 : 786.48 = 319.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.88/786.48 = 319.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.88x = 786.48 × 319.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.88x = 251,044.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,044.42/524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.29

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