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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.46, 726.75 and 379.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.46, 726.75 and 379.82 is: 524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.46 : 726.75 = 379.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.46/726.75 = 379.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.46x = 726.75 × 379.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.46x = 276,034.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,034.19/526.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.32

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