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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.38, 726.40 and 305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.38, 726.40 and 305.34 is: 421.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.38 : 726.40 = 305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.38/726.40 = 305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.38x = 726.40 × 305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.38x = 221,798.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,798.98/526.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.37

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