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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.40, 726.30 and 316.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.40, 726.30 and 316.64 is: 436.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.40 : 726.30 = 316.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.40/726.30 = 316.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.40x = 726.30 × 316.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.40x = 229,975.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,975.63/526.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.88

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