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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.39, 786.42 and 319.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.39, 786.42 and 319.29 is: 477.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.39 : 786.42 = 319.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.39/786.42 = 319.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.39x = 786.42 × 319.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.39x = 251,093.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,093.09/525.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.92

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