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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.87, 790.35 and 321.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.87, 790.35 and 321.33 is: 482.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.87 : 790.35 = 321.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.87/790.35 = 321.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.87x = 790.35 × 321.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.87x = 253,961.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,961.56/526.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.02

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