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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.60, 726.85 and 351.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.60, 726.85 and 351.94 is: 485.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.60 : 726.85 = 351.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.60/726.85 = 351.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.60x = 726.85 × 351.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.60x = 255,807.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,807.59/526.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.77

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