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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.69, 726.69 and 316.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.69, 726.69 and 316.90 is: 437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.69 : 726.69 = 316.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.69/726.69 = 316.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.69x = 726.69 × 316.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.69x = 230,288.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,288.06/526.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.24

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