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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.43, 726.08 and 386.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.43, 726.08 and 386.51 is: 533.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.43 : 726.08 = 386.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.43/726.08 = 386.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.43x = 726.08 × 386.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.43x = 280,633.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,633.55/526.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.09

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