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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.44, 789.26 and 321.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.44, 789.26 and 321.11 is: 481.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.44 : 789.26 = 321.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.44/789.26 = 321.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.44x = 789.26 × 321.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.44x = 253,433.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,433.73/526.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.41

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