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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.92, 727.26 and 379.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.92, 727.26 and 379.80 is: 524.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.92 : 727.26 = 379.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.92/727.26 = 379.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.92x = 727.26 × 379.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.92x = 276,213.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,213.35/526.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.20

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