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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.69, 788.54 and 342.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.69, 788.54 and 342.99 is: 514.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.69 : 788.54 = 342.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.69/788.54 = 342.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.69x = 788.54 × 342.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.69x = 270,461.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,461.33/525.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.49

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