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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.68, 726.71 and 352.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.68, 726.71 and 352.53 is: 486.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.68 : 726.71 = 352.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.68/726.71 = 352.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.68x = 726.71 × 352.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.68x = 256,185.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,185.31/526.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.42

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