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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.79, 726.84 and 352.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.79, 726.84 and 352.17 is: 485.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.79 : 726.84 = 352.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.79/726.84 = 352.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.79x = 726.84 × 352.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.79x = 255,971.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,971.24/526.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.91

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