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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.92, 727.02 and 317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.92, 727.02 and 317.04 is: 437.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.92 : 727.02 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.92/727.02 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.92x = 727.02 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.92x = 230,494.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,494.42/526.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.44

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