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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.30, 790.10 and 331.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.30, 790.10 and 331.30 is: 497.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.30 : 790.10 = 331.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.30/790.10 = 331.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.30x = 790.10 × 331.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.30x = 261,760.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,760.13/526.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.36

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