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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.94, 790.01 and 321.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.94, 790.01 and 321.61 is: 482.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.94 : 790.01 = 321.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.94/790.01 = 321.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.94x = 790.01 × 321.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.94x = 254,069.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,069.56/526.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.16

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