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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.88, 726.96 and 340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.88, 726.96 and 340.08 is: 469.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.88 : 726.96 = 340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.88/726.96 = 340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.88x = 726.96 × 340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.88x = 247,224.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,224.56/526.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.22

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