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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.14, 726.30 and 379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.14, 726.30 and 379.52 is: 522.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.14 : 726.30 = 379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.14/726.30 = 379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.14x = 726.30 × 379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.14x = 275,645.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,645.38/527.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.91

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