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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.74, 788.61 and 343.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.74, 788.61 and 343.29 is: 514.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.74 : 788.61 = 343.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.74/788.61 = 343.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.74x = 788.61 × 343.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.74x = 270,717.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,717.13/525.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.93

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