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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.86, 727.20 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.86, 727.20 and 317.16 is: 437.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.86 : 727.20 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.86/727.20 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.86x = 727.20 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.86x = 230,638.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,638.75/526.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.76

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