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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.17, 726.36 and 305.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.17, 726.36 and 305.08 is: 421.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.17 : 726.36 = 305.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.17/726.36 = 305.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.17x = 726.36 × 305.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.17x = 221,592.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,592.75/526.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.14

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