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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.24, 726.21 and 305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.24, 726.21 and 305.32 is: 421.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.24 : 726.21 = 305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.24/726.21 = 305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.24x = 726.21 × 305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.24x = 221,724.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,724.62/526.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.34

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