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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.66, 726.18 and 379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.66, 726.18 and 379.24 is: 522.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.66 : 726.18 = 379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.66/726.18 = 379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.66x = 726.18 × 379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.66x = 275,396.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,396.50/526.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.91

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