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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.68, 726.66 and 371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.68, 726.66 and 371.16 is: 512.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.68 : 726.66 = 371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.68/726.66 = 371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.68x = 726.66 × 371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.68x = 269,707.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,707.13/526.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.09

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