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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.07, 726.79 and 352.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.07, 726.79 and 352.11 is: 485.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.07 : 726.79 = 352.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.07/726.79 = 352.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.07x = 726.79 × 352.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.07x = 255,910.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,910.03/527.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.53

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