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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.61, 726.76 and 316.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.61, 726.76 and 316.89 is: 437.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.61 : 726.76 = 316.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.61/726.76 = 316.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.61x = 726.76 × 316.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.61x = 230,300.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,300.65/526.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.33

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