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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.17, 726.17 and 305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.17, 726.17 and 305.12 is: 421.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.17 : 726.17 = 305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.17/726.17 = 305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.17x = 726.17 × 305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.17x = 221,568.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,568.99/526.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.10

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