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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.21, 725.63 and 355.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.21, 725.63 and 355.54 is: 490.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.21 : 725.63 = 355.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.21/725.63 = 355.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.21x = 725.63 × 355.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.21x = 257,990.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,990.49/526.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.28

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