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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.59, 788.23 and 341.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.59, 788.23 and 341.25 is: 510.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.59 : 788.23 = 341.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.59/788.23 = 341.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.59x = 788.23 × 341.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.59x = 268,983.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,983.49/526.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.80

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