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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.20, 788.04 and 343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.20, 788.04 and 343.14 is: 513.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.20 : 788.04 = 343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.20/788.04 = 343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.20x = 788.04 × 343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.20x = 270,408.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,408.05/526.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.89

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