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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.67, 726.54 and 340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.67, 726.54 and 340.32 is: 469.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.67 : 726.54 = 340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.67/726.54 = 340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.67x = 726.54 × 340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.67x = 247,256.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,256.33/526.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.47

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