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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.15, 725.83 and 316.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.15, 725.83 and 316.27 is: 436.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.15 : 725.83 = 316.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.15/725.83 = 316.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.15x = 725.83 × 316.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.15x = 229,558.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,558.25/526.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.30

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