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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.26, 726.39 and 351.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.26, 726.39 and 351.57 is: 485.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.26 : 726.39 = 351.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.26/726.39 = 351.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.26x = 726.39 × 351.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.26x = 255,376.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,376.93/526.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.27

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