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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.35, 724.89 and 515.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.35, 724.89 and 515.01 is: 709.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.35 : 724.89 = 515.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.35/724.89 = 515.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.35x = 724.89 × 515.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.35x = 373,325.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,325.60/526.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.27

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