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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.64, 726.71 and 302.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.64, 726.71 and 302.57 is: 417.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.64 : 726.71 = 302.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.64/726.71 = 302.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.64x = 726.71 × 302.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.64x = 219,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,880.64/526.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.52

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