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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.33, 726.31 and 305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.33, 726.31 and 305.25 is: 421.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.33 : 726.31 = 305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.33/726.31 = 305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.33x = 726.31 × 305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.33x = 221,703.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,703.79/526.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.22

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