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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.32, 726.24 and 339.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.32, 726.24 and 339.84 is: 468.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.32 : 726.24 = 339.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.32/726.24 = 339.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.32x = 726.24 × 339.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.32x = 246,805.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,805.40/526.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.93

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