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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.96, 726.28 and 428.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.96, 726.28 and 428.96 is: 591.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.96 : 726.28 = 428.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.96/726.28 = 428.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.96x = 726.28 × 428.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.96x = 311,545.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,545.07/526.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.21

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