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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.76, 727.08 and 352.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.76, 727.08 and 352.07 is: 485.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.76 : 727.08 = 352.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.76/727.08 = 352.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.76x = 727.08 × 352.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.76x = 255,983.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,983.06/526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.96

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