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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.35, 726.62 and 305.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.35, 726.62 and 305.26 is: 421.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.35 : 726.62 = 305.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.35/726.62 = 305.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.35x = 726.62 × 305.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.35x = 221,808.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,808.77/526.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.41

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