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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.62, 726.68 and 305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.62, 726.68 and 305.64 is: 421.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.62 : 726.68 = 305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.62/726.68 = 305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.62x = 726.68 × 305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.62x = 222,100.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,100.95/526.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.75

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