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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.38, 726.06 and 379.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.38, 726.06 and 379.23 is: 523.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.38 : 726.06 = 379.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.38/726.06 = 379.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.38x = 726.06 × 379.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.38x = 275,343.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,343.73/526.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.09

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