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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.74, 790.56 and 344.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.74, 790.56 and 344.35 is: 516.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.74 : 790.56 = 344.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.74/790.56 = 344.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.74x = 790.56 × 344.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.74x = 272,230.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,230.32/526.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.82

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