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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.74, 726.93 and 316.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.74, 726.93 and 316.91 is: 437.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.74 : 726.93 = 316.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.74/726.93 = 316.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.74x = 726.93 × 316.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.74x = 230,373.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,373.20/526.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.36

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