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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.75, 787.41 and 320.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.75, 787.41 and 320.12 is: 479.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.75 : 787.41 = 320.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.75/787.41 = 320.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.75x = 787.41 × 320.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.75x = 252,061.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,061.75/525.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.43

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