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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526, 725.88 and 342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526, 725.88 and 342.32 is: 472.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526 : 725.88 = 342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526/725.88 = 342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526x = 725.88 × 342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526x = 248,483.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,483.24/526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.40

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