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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.64, 726.54 and 352.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.64, 726.54 and 352.04 is: 485.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.64 : 726.54 = 352.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.64/726.54 = 352.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.64x = 726.54 × 352.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.64x = 255,771.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,771.14/526.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.67

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