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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.41, 788.12 and 310.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.41, 788.12 and 310.36 is: 465.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.41 : 788.12 = 310.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.41/788.12 = 310.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.41x = 788.12 × 310.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.41x = 244,597.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,597.39/525.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.53

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