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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.60, 789.92 and 310.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.60, 789.92 and 310.01 is: 465.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.60 : 789.92 = 310.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.60/789.92 = 310.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.60x = 789.92 × 310.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.60x = 244,883.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,883.10/526.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.03

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