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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.95, 726.87 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.95, 726.87 and 349.92 is: 482.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.95 : 726.87 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.95/726.87 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.95x = 726.87 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.95x = 254,346.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,346.35/526.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.68

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