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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.44, 726.36 and 316.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.44, 726.36 and 316.54 is: 436.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.44 : 726.36 = 316.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.44/726.36 = 316.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.44x = 726.36 × 316.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.44x = 229,921.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,921.99/526.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.75

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