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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.78, 789.34 and 334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.78, 789.34 and 334 is: 500.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.78 : 789.34 = 334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.78/789.34 = 334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.78x = 789.34 × 334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.78x = 263,639.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,639.56/526.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.47

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