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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.83, 726.75 and 352.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.83, 726.75 and 352.14 is: 485.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.83 : 726.75 = 352.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.83/726.75 = 352.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.83x = 726.75 × 352.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.83x = 255,917.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,917.75/526.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.77

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