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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.70, 791.07 and 321.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.70, 791.07 and 321.67 is: 483.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.70 : 791.07 = 321.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.70/791.07 = 321.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.70x = 791.07 × 321.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.70x = 254,463.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,463.27/526.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.13

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