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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.29, 726.22 and 316.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.29, 726.22 and 316.43 is: 436.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.29 : 726.22 = 316.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.29/726.22 = 316.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.29x = 726.22 × 316.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.29x = 229,797.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,797.79/526.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.64

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