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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.47, 726.42 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.47, 726.42 and 302.40 is: 417.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.47 : 726.42 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.47/726.42 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.47x = 726.42 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.47x = 219,669.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,669.41/526.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.25

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