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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.64, 786.64 and 320.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.64, 786.64 and 320.08 is: 479.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.64 : 786.64 = 320.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.64/786.64 = 320.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.64x = 786.64 × 320.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.64x = 251,787.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,787.73/525.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.01

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