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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.37, 726.37 and 316.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.37, 726.37 and 316.67 is: 436.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.37 : 726.37 = 316.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.37/726.37 = 316.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.37x = 726.37 × 316.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.37x = 230,019.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,019.59/526.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.99

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