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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.36, 789.06 and 320.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.36, 789.06 and 320.68 is: 480.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.36 : 789.06 = 320.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.36/789.06 = 320.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.36x = 789.06 × 320.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.36x = 253,035.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,035.76/526.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.73

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