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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.52, 726.66 and 302.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.52, 726.66 and 302.54 is: 417.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.52 : 726.66 = 302.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.52/726.66 = 302.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.52x = 726.66 × 302.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.52x = 219,843.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,843.72/526.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.54

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