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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.58, 726.72 and 302.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.58, 726.72 and 302.58 is: 417.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.58 : 726.72 = 302.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.58/726.72 = 302.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.58x = 726.72 × 302.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.58x = 219,890.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,890.94/526.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.58

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