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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526, 787.86 and 342.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526, 787.86 and 342.88 is: 513.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526 : 787.86 = 342.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526/787.86 = 342.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526x = 787.86 × 342.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526x = 270,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,141.44/526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.58

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