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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.50, 726.57 and 351.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.50, 726.57 and 351.90 is: 485.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.50 : 726.57 = 351.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.50/726.57 = 351.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.50x = 726.57 × 351.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.50x = 255,679.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,679.98/526.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.62

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