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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.58, 726.75 and 379.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.58, 726.75 and 379.70 is: 524.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.58 : 726.75 = 379.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.58/726.75 = 379.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.58x = 726.75 × 379.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.58x = 275,946.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,946.98/526.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.04

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