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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.55, 726.49 and 340.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.55, 726.49 and 340.05 is: 469.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.55 : 726.49 = 340.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.55/726.49 = 340.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.55x = 726.49 × 340.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.55x = 247,043.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,043.35/526.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.17

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