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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.92, 726.48 and 386.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.92, 726.48 and 386.76 is: 533.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.92 : 726.48 = 386.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.92/726.48 = 386.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.92x = 726.48 × 386.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.92x = 280,973.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,973.40/526.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.24

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