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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.94, 727.38 and 352.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.94, 727.38 and 352.22 is: 486.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.94 : 727.38 = 352.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.94/727.38 = 352.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.94x = 727.38 × 352.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.94x = 256,197.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,197.78/526.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.20

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