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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.77, 790.83 and 321.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.77, 790.83 and 321.71 is: 482.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.77 : 790.83 = 321.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.77/790.83 = 321.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.77x = 790.83 × 321.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.77x = 254,413.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,413.97/526.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.97

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