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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.03, 725.94 and 316.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.03, 725.94 and 316.24 is: 436.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.03 : 725.94 = 316.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.03/725.94 = 316.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.03x = 725.94 × 316.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.03x = 229,571.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,571.27/526.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.42

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