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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.41, 788.76 and 343.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.41, 788.76 and 343.71 is: 515.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.41 : 788.76 = 343.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.41/788.76 = 343.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.41x = 788.76 × 343.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.41x = 271,104.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,104.70/526.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.01

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