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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.62, 727.02 and 349.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.62, 727.02 and 349.83 is: 482.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.62 : 727.02 = 349.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.62/727.02 = 349.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.62x = 727.02 × 349.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.62x = 254,333.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,333.41/526.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.95

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