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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.16, 786.30 and 331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.16, 786.30 and 331.48 is: 496.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.16 : 786.30 = 331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.16/786.30 = 331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.16x = 786.30 × 331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.16x = 260,642.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,642.72/525.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.31

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