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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.58, 725.96 and 393.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.58, 725.96 and 393.99 is: 543.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.58 : 725.96 = 393.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.58/725.96 = 393.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.58x = 725.96 × 393.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.58x = 286,020.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,020.98/526.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.17

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