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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.02, 789.23 and 341.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.02, 789.23 and 341.01 is: 511.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.02 : 789.23 = 341.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.02/789.23 = 341.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.02x = 789.23 × 341.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.02x = 269,133.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,133.62/526.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.64

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