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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.01, 725.54 and 378.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.01, 725.54 and 378.86 is: 522.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.01 : 725.54 = 378.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.01/725.54 = 378.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.01x = 725.54 × 378.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.01x = 274,872.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,872.56/526.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.57

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