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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.08, 726.39 and 415.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.08, 726.39 and 415.38 is: 573.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.08 : 726.39 = 415.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.08/726.39 = 415.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.08x = 726.39 × 415.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.08x = 301,727.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,727.88/526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.54

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