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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.18, 725.98 and 339.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.18, 725.98 and 339.67 is: 468.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.18 : 725.98 = 339.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.18/725.98 = 339.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.18x = 725.98 × 339.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.18x = 246,594.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,594.41/526.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.65

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