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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.08, 726.06 and 379.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.08, 726.06 and 379.20 is: 523.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.08 : 726.06 = 379.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.08/726.06 = 379.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.08x = 726.06 × 379.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.08x = 275,321.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,321.95/526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.35

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