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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.41, 726.30 and 339.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.41, 726.30 and 339.91 is: 468.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.41 : 726.30 = 339.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.41/726.30 = 339.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.41x = 726.30 × 339.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.41x = 246,874.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,874.82/526.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.98

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