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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.08, 726.12 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.08, 726.12 and 348.96 is: 481.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.08 : 726.12 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.08/726.12 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.08x = 726.12 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.08x = 253,386.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,386.84/526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.65

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