Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.24, 726 and 318.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 526.24, 726 and 318.88 is: 439.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526.24 : 726 = 318.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526.24/726 = 318.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526.24x = 726 × 318.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526.24x = 231,506.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,506.88/526.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439.93
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