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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.85, 789.90 and 320.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.85, 789.90 and 320.53 is: 481.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.85 : 789.90 = 320.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.85/789.90 = 320.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.85x = 789.90 × 320.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.85x = 253,186.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,186.65/525.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.48

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