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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.11, 725.62 and 339.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.11, 725.62 and 339.63 is: 468.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.11 : 725.62 = 339.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.11/725.62 = 339.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.11x = 725.62 × 339.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.11x = 246,442.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,442.32/526.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.42

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