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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.66, 727.06 and 352.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.66, 727.06 and 352.92 is: 487.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.66 : 727.06 = 352.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.66/727.06 = 352.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.66x = 727.06 × 352.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.66x = 256,594.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,594.02/526.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.21

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