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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.42, 726.49 and 305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.42, 726.49 and 305.50 is: 421.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.42 : 726.49 = 305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.42/726.49 = 305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.42x = 726.49 × 305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.42x = 221,941.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,941.44/526.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.61

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