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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.82, 727.14 and 349.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.82, 727.14 and 349.82 is: 482.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.82 : 727.14 = 349.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.82/727.14 = 349.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.82x = 727.14 × 349.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.82x = 254,368.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,368.11/526.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.84

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