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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.48, 726.36 and 305.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.48, 726.36 and 305.39 is: 421.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.48 : 726.36 = 305.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.48/726.36 = 305.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.48x = 726.36 × 305.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.48x = 221,823.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,823.08/526.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.33

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