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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.88, 789.39 and 331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.88, 789.39 and 331.58 is: 496.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.88 : 789.39 = 331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.88/789.39 = 331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.88x = 789.39 × 331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.88x = 261,747.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,747.91/526.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.79

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