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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.89, 726.13 and 379.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.89, 726.13 and 379.27 is: 522.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.89 : 726.13 = 379.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.89/726.13 = 379.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.89x = 726.13 × 379.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.89x = 275,399.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,399.33/526.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.69

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