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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.05, 726.03 and 379.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.05, 726.03 and 379.17 is: 523.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.05 : 726.03 = 379.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.05/726.03 = 379.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.05x = 726.03 × 379.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.05x = 275,288.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,288.80/526.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.31

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