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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.18, 789.54 and 320.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.18, 789.54 and 320.92 is: 481.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.18 : 789.54 = 320.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.18/789.54 = 320.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.18x = 789.54 × 320.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.18x = 253,379.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,379.18/526.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.54

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