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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.99, 788.98 and 343.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.99, 788.98 and 343.54 is: 515.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.99 : 788.98 = 343.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.99/788.98 = 343.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.99x = 788.98 × 343.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.99x = 271,043.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,043.10/525.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.30

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