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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.63, 726.63 and 305.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.63, 726.63 and 305.54 is: 421.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.63 : 726.63 = 305.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.63/726.63 = 305.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.63x = 726.63 × 305.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.63x = 222,014.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,014.82/526.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.58

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