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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.09, 788.73 and 340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.09, 788.73 and 340.80 is: 510.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.09 : 788.73 = 340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.09/788.73 = 340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.09x = 788.73 × 340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.09x = 268,799.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,799.18/526.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.94

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