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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.84, 725.82 and 379.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.84, 725.82 and 379.21 is: 522.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.84 : 725.82 = 379.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.84/725.82 = 379.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.84x = 725.82 × 379.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.84x = 275,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,238.20/526.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.43

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