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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.09, 726.39 and 339.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.09, 726.39 and 339.69 is: 469.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.09 : 726.39 = 339.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.09/726.39 = 339.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.09x = 726.39 × 339.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.09x = 246,747.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,747.42/526.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.03

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