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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.62, 726.66 and 305.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.62, 726.66 and 305.54 is: 421.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.62 : 726.66 = 305.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.62/726.66 = 305.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.62x = 726.66 × 305.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.62x = 222,023.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,023.70/526.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.60

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