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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.30, 726.57 and 340.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.30, 726.57 and 340.07 is: 469.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.30 : 726.57 = 340.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.30/726.57 = 340.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.30x = 726.57 × 340.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.30x = 247,081.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,081.03/526.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.47

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