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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.21, 789.17 and 320.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.21, 789.17 and 320.74 is: 481.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.21 : 789.17 = 320.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.21/789.17 = 320.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.21x = 789.17 × 320.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.21x = 253,112.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,112.84/526.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.02

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