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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.56, 726.48 and 379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.56, 726.48 and 379.32 is: 523.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.56 : 726.48 = 379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.56/726.48 = 379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.56x = 726.48 × 379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.56x = 275,568.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,568.39/526.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.34

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