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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.54, 726.54 and 305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.54, 726.54 and 305.50 is: 421.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.54 : 726.54 = 305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.54/726.54 = 305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.54x = 726.54 × 305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.54x = 221,957.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,957.97/526.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.54

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