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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.48, 788.92 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.48, 788.92 and 333.52 is: 499.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.48 : 788.92 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.48/788.92 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.48x = 788.92 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.48x = 263,120.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,120.60/526.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.77

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