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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.84, 788.78 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.84, 788.78 and 341.16 is: 511.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.84 : 788.78 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.84/788.78 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.84x = 788.78 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.84x = 269,100.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,100.18/525.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.75

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