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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.04, 789.02 and 320.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.04, 789.02 and 320.56 is: 480.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.04 : 789.02 = 320.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.04/789.02 = 320.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.04x = 789.02 × 320.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.04x = 252,922.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,922.70/526.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.81

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