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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.90, 726.05 and 339.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.90, 726.05 and 339.67 is: 468.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.90 : 726.05 = 339.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.90/726.05 = 339.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.90x = 726.05 × 339.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.90x = 246,616.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,616.44/525.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.94

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