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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.88, 726.06 and 319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.88, 726.06 and 319 is: 440.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.88 : 726.06 = 319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.88/726.06 = 319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.88x = 726.06 × 319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.88x = 231,613.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,613.14/525.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.43

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