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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.24 : 726 = 318.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.24/726 = 318.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.24x = 726 × 318.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.24x = 231,506.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,506.88/526.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.93

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