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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.35, 726.35 and 305.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.35, 726.35 and 305.27 is: 421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.35 : 726.35 = 305.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.35/726.35 = 305.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.35x = 726.35 × 305.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.35x = 221,727.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,727.71/526.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.26

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