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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.72, 726.52 and 339.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.72, 726.52 and 339.92 is: 468.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.72 : 726.52 = 339.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.72/726.52 = 339.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.72x = 726.52 × 339.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.72x = 246,958.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,958.68/526.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.86

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