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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.11, 726.07 and 348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.11, 726.07 and 348.76 is: 481.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.11 : 726.07 = 348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.11/726.07 = 348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.11x = 726.07 × 348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.11x = 253,224.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,224.17/526.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.31

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