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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.83, 790.24 and 310.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.83, 790.24 and 310.25 is: 465.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.83 : 790.24 = 310.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.83/790.24 = 310.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.83x = 790.24 × 310.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.83x = 245,171.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,171.96/526.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.37

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