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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.20, 726.20 and 316.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.20, 726.20 and 316.41 is: 436.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.20 : 726.20 = 316.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.20/726.20 = 316.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.20x = 726.20 × 316.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.20x = 229,771.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,771.73/526.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.67

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