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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.76, 726.92 and 316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.76, 726.92 and 316.96 is: 437.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.76 : 726.92 = 316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.76/726.92 = 316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.76x = 726.92 × 316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.76x = 230,404.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,404.56/526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.40

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