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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.08, 726.78 and 352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.08, 726.78 and 352.48 is: 486.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.08 : 726.78 = 352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.08/726.78 = 352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.08x = 726.78 × 352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.08x = 256,175.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,175.41/527.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.03

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