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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.33, 726.41 and 379.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.33, 726.41 and 379.45 is: 523.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.33 : 726.41 = 379.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.33/726.41 = 379.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.33x = 726.41 × 379.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.33x = 275,636.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,636.27/526.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.69

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