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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.17, 726.15 and 305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.17, 726.15 and 305.20 is: 421.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.17 : 726.15 = 305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.17/726.15 = 305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.17x = 726.15 × 305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.17x = 221,620.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,620.98/526.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.20

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