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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.59, 726.57 and 305.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.59, 726.57 and 305.53 is: 421.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.59 : 726.57 = 305.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.59/726.57 = 305.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.59x = 726.57 × 305.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.59x = 221,988.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,988.93/526.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.56

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