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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.99, 727.29 and 352.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.99, 727.29 and 352.21 is: 486.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.99 : 727.29 = 352.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.99/727.29 = 352.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.99x = 727.29 × 352.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.99x = 256,158.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,158.81/526.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.08

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