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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.44, 726.18 and 371.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.44, 726.18 and 371.88 is: 512.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.44 : 726.18 = 371.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.44/726.18 = 371.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.44x = 726.18 × 371.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.44x = 270,051.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,051.82/526.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.98

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