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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.28, 725.92 and 386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.28, 725.92 and 386.72 is: 533.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.28 : 725.92 = 386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.28/725.92 = 386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.28x = 725.92 × 386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.28x = 280,727.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,727.78/526.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.42

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