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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.19, 725.86 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.19, 725.86 and 316.26 is: 436.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.19 : 725.86 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.19/725.86 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.19x = 725.86 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.19x = 229,560.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,560.48/526.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.27

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