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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.51, 726.50 and 305.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.51, 726.50 and 305.42 is: 421.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.51 : 726.50 = 305.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.51/726.50 = 305.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.51x = 726.50 × 305.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.51x = 221,882.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,882.47/526.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.43

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