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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.77, 726.93 and 317.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.77, 726.93 and 317.07 is: 437.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.77 : 726.93 = 317.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.77/726.93 = 317.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.77x = 726.93 × 317.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.77x = 230,487.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,487.70/526.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.55

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