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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.84, 726.06 and 386.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.84, 726.06 and 386.84 is: 533.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.84 : 726.06 = 386.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.84/726.06 = 386.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.84x = 726.06 × 386.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.84x = 280,869.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,869.05/526.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.12

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