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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.70, 788.91 and 343.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.70, 788.91 and 343.54 is: 514.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.70 : 788.91 = 343.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.70/788.91 = 343.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.70x = 788.91 × 343.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.70x = 271,020.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,020.17/526.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.56

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