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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.04, 726.24 and 340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.04, 726.24 and 340.32 is: 468.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.04 : 726.24 = 340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.04/726.24 = 340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.04x = 726.24 × 340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.04x = 247,154.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,154.00/527.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.95

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