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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.41, 726.43 and 305.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.41, 726.43 and 305.35 is: 421.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.41 : 726.43 = 305.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.41/726.43 = 305.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.41x = 726.43 × 305.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.41x = 221,813.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,813.58/526.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.37

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