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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.91, 790.33 and 320.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.91, 790.33 and 320.82 is: 481.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.91 : 790.33 = 320.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.91/790.33 = 320.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.91x = 790.33 × 320.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.91x = 253,553.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,553.67/526.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.21

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