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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.35, 788.51 and 320.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.35, 788.51 and 320.33 is: 479.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.35 : 788.51 = 320.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.35/788.51 = 320.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.35x = 788.51 × 320.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.35x = 252,577.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,577.86/526.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.87

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