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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.93, 726.75 and 340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.93, 726.75 and 340.44 is: 469.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.93 : 726.75 = 340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.93/726.75 = 340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.93x = 726.75 × 340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.93x = 247,414.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,414.77/526.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.54

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