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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526, 789.24 and 320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526, 789.24 and 320.80 is: 481.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526 : 789.24 = 320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526/789.24 = 320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526x = 789.24 × 320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526x = 253,188.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,188.19/526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.35

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