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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.94, 726.63 and 351.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.94, 726.63 and 351.98 is: 485.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.94 : 726.63 = 351.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.94/726.63 = 351.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.94x = 726.63 × 351.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.94x = 255,759.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,759.23/526.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.37

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