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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.48, 726.48 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.48, 726.48 and 305.44 is: 421.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.48 : 726.48 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.48/726.48 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.48x = 726.48 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.48x = 221,896.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,896.05/526.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.47

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