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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.14, 726.11 and 316.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.14, 726.11 and 316.31 is: 436.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.14 : 726.11 = 316.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.14/726.11 = 316.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.14x = 726.11 × 316.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.14x = 229,670.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,670.64/526.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.52

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