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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.16, 726.18 and 305.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.16, 726.18 and 305.26 is: 421.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.16 : 726.18 = 305.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.16/726.18 = 305.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.16x = 726.18 × 305.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.16x = 221,673.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,673.71/526.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.30

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