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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.18, 788.04 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.18, 788.04 and 319.92 is: 480.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.18 : 788.04 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.18/788.04 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.18x = 788.04 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.18x = 252,109.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,109.76/525.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.04

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