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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.45, 788.54 and 343.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.45, 788.54 and 343.29 is: 514.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.45 : 788.54 = 343.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.45/788.54 = 343.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.45x = 788.54 × 343.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.45x = 270,694.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,694.70/526.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.19

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