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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.76, 726.79 and 422.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.76, 726.79 and 422.06 is: 582.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.76 : 726.79 = 422.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.76/726.79 = 422.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.76x = 726.79 × 422.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.76x = 306,749.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,749.18/526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.33

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