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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.32, 726.34 and 305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.32, 726.34 and 305.28 is: 421.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.32 : 726.34 = 305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.32/726.34 = 305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.32x = 726.34 × 305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.32x = 221,737.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,737.08/526.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.30

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