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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.37, 726.22 and 305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.37, 726.22 and 305.30 is: 421.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.37 : 726.22 = 305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.37/726.22 = 305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.37x = 726.22 × 305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.37x = 221,716.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,716.02/526.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.22

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