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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.51, 726.70 and 351.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.51, 726.70 and 351.75 is: 485.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.51 : 726.70 = 351.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.51/726.70 = 351.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.51x = 726.70 × 351.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.51x = 255,615.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,615.85/526.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.49

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