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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.76, 726.58 and 379.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.76, 726.58 and 379.61 is: 523.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.76 : 726.58 = 379.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.76/726.58 = 379.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.76x = 726.58 × 379.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.76x = 275,812.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,812.45/526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.61

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