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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.70, 726.78 and 351.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.70, 726.78 and 351.74 is: 485.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.70 : 726.78 = 351.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.70/726.78 = 351.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.70x = 726.78 × 351.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.70x = 255,637.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,637.60/526.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.36

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