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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.05, 726.07 and 349.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.05, 726.07 and 349.05 is: 481.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.05 : 726.07 = 349.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.05/726.07 = 349.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.05x = 726.07 × 349.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.05x = 253,434.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,434.73/526.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.77

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