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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.22, 726.28 and 349.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.22, 726.28 and 349.19 is: 481.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.22 : 726.28 = 349.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.22/726.28 = 349.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.22x = 726.28 × 349.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.22x = 253,609.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,609.71/526.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.95

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