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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.24, 726.05 and 339.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.24, 726.05 and 339.94 is: 469.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.24 : 726.05 = 339.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.24/726.05 = 339.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.24x = 726.05 × 339.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.24x = 246,808.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,808.11/526.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.01

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