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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.41, 726.53 and 305.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.41, 726.53 and 305.51 is: 421.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.41 : 726.53 = 305.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.41/726.53 = 305.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.41x = 726.53 × 305.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.41x = 221,957.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,957.02/526.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.64

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