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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.06, 726.03 and 319.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.06, 726.03 and 319.06 is: 440.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.06 : 726.03 = 319.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.06/726.03 = 319.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.06x = 726.03 × 319.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.06x = 231,647.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,647.13/526.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.34

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