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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.58, 726.47 and 305.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.58, 726.47 and 305.49 is: 421.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.58 : 726.47 = 305.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.58/726.47 = 305.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.58x = 726.47 × 305.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.58x = 221,925.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,925.69/526.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.45

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