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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.43, 726.36 and 352.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.43, 726.36 and 352.28 is: 486.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.43 : 726.36 = 352.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.43/726.36 = 352.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.43x = 726.36 × 352.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.43x = 255,882.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,882.10/526.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.07

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