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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.12, 788.80 and 320.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.12, 788.80 and 320.64 is: 480.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.12 : 788.80 = 320.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.12/788.80 = 320.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.12x = 788.80 × 320.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.12x = 252,920.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,920.83/526.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.73

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