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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.36, 836.16 and 526.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.36, 836.16 and 526.52 is: 727.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.36 : 836.16 = 526.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.36/836.16 = 526.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.36x = 836.16 × 526.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.36x = 440,254.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,254.96/605.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.26

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