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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.00, 725.96 and 340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.00, 725.96 and 340.04 is: 469.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.00 : 725.96 = 340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.00/725.96 = 340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.00x = 725.96 × 340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.00x = 246,852.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,852.66/526.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.30

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