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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.04, 725.32 and 339.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.04, 725.32 and 339.54 is: 468.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.04 : 725.32 = 339.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.04/725.32 = 339.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.04x = 725.32 × 339.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.04x = 246,275.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,275.15/526.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.17

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