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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.06, 726.03 and 349.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.06, 726.03 and 349.06 is: 481.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.06 : 726.03 = 349.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.06/726.03 = 349.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.06x = 726.03 × 349.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.06x = 253,428.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,428.03/526.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.75

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