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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.36, 726.79 and 350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.36, 726.79 and 350 is: 482.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.36 : 726.79 = 350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.36/726.79 = 350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.36x = 726.79 × 350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.36x = 254,374.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,374.75/527.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.36

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