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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.55, 725.82 and 351.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.55, 725.82 and 351.59 is: 484.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.55 : 725.82 = 351.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.55/725.82 = 351.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.55x = 725.82 × 351.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.55x = 255,191.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,191.05/526.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.65

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