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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.23, 790.19 and 319.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.23, 790.19 and 319.96 is: 481.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.23 : 790.19 = 319.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.23/790.19 = 319.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.23x = 790.19 × 319.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.23x = 252,829.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,829.78/525.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.37

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