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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.52, 787.43 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.52, 787.43 and 320.16 is: 479.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.52 : 787.43 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.52/787.43 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.52x = 787.43 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.52x = 252,098.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,098.05/525.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.71

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