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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.12, 787.28 and 319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.12, 787.28 and 319.64 is: 479.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.12 : 787.28 = 319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.12/787.28 = 319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.12x = 787.28 × 319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.12x = 251,646.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,646.18/525.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.22

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