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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.24, 726 and 319.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.24, 726 and 319.36 is: 440.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.24 : 726 = 319.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.24/726 = 319.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.24x = 726 × 319.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.24x = 231,855.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,855.36/526.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.59

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