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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.04, 787.14 and 332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.04, 787.14 and 332.26 is: 498.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.04 : 787.14 = 332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.04/787.14 = 332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.04x = 787.14 × 332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.04x = 261,535.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,535.14/525.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.12

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