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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.29, 786.32 and 342.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.29, 786.32 and 342.29 is: 512.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.29 : 786.32 = 342.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.29/786.32 = 342.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.29x = 786.32 × 342.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.29x = 269,147.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,147.76/525.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.38

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