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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525, 788.66 and 342.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525, 788.66 and 342.68 is: 514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525 : 788.66 = 342.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525/788.66 = 342.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525x = 788.66 × 342.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525x = 270,258.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,258.01/525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.78

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