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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.73, 727.13 and 386.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.73, 727.13 and 386.60 is: 533.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.73 : 727.13 = 386.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.73/727.13 = 386.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.73x = 727.13 × 386.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.73x = 281,106.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,106.53/526.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.68

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