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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.98, 727.26 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.98, 727.26 and 340.50 is: 469.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.98 : 727.26 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.98/727.26 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.98x = 727.26 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.98x = 247,632.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,632.03/526.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.91

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