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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.71, 789.91 and 321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.71, 789.91 and 321.24 is: 481.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.71 : 789.91 = 321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.71/789.91 = 321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.71x = 789.91 × 321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.71x = 253,750.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,750.69/526.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.77

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