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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.95, 727.02 and 317.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.95, 727.02 and 317.02 is: 437.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.95 : 727.02 = 317.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.95/727.02 = 317.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.95x = 727.02 × 317.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.95x = 230,479.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,479.88/526.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.38

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