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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.66, 725.76 and 349.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.66, 725.76 and 349.42 is: 481.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.66 : 725.76 = 349.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.66/725.76 = 349.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.66x = 725.76 × 349.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.66x = 253,595.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,595.06/526.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.52

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