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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.61, 727.03 and 349.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.61, 727.03 and 349.81 is: 482.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.61 : 727.03 = 349.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.61/727.03 = 349.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.61x = 727.03 × 349.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.61x = 254,322.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,322.36/526.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.94

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