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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.06, 726.04 and 379.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.06, 726.04 and 379.18 is: 523.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.06 : 726.04 = 379.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.06/726.04 = 379.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.06x = 726.04 × 379.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.06x = 275,299.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,299.85/526.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.32

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