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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.43, 726.38 and 305.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.43, 726.38 and 305.37 is: 421.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.43 : 726.38 = 305.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.43/726.38 = 305.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.43x = 726.38 × 305.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.43x = 221,814.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,814.66/526.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.36

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