Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.93, 727.37 and 352.21
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 526.93, 727.37 and 352.21 is: 486.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526.93 : 727.37 = 352.21 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526.93/727.37 = 352.21/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526.93x = 727.37 × 352.21 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526.93x = 256,186.99 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 256,186.99/526.93 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 486.19
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