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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.04, 787.44 and 343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.04, 787.44 and 343.04 is: 513.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.04 : 787.44 = 343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.04/787.44 = 343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.04x = 787.44 × 343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.04x = 270,123.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,123.42/526.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.50

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