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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526, 725.61 and 316.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526, 725.61 and 316.07 is: 436.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526 : 725.61 = 316.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526/725.61 = 316.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526x = 725.61 × 316.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526x = 229,343.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,343.55/526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.01

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