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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.80, 726.72 and 395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.80, 726.72 and 395.76 is: 545.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.80 : 726.72 = 395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.80/726.72 = 395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.80x = 726.72 × 395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.80x = 287,606.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,606.71/526.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.95

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