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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.38, 726.66 and 369.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.38, 726.66 and 369.35 is: 509.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.38 : 726.66 = 369.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.38/726.66 = 369.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.38x = 726.66 × 369.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.38x = 268,388.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,388.24/526.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.88

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