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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.85, 788.79 and 320.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.85, 788.79 and 320.38 is: 480.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.85 : 788.79 = 320.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.85/788.79 = 320.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.85x = 788.79 × 320.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.85x = 252,712.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,712.54/525.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.58

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