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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.26, 726.27 and 395.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.26, 726.27 and 395.04 is: 545.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.26 : 726.27 = 395.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.26/726.27 = 395.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.26x = 726.27 × 395.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.26x = 286,905.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,905.70/526.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.18

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