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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.59, 726.39 and 316.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.59, 726.39 and 316.62 is: 436.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.59 : 726.39 = 316.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.59/726.39 = 316.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.59x = 726.39 × 316.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.59x = 229,989.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,989.60/526.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.75

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