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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.66, 726.76 and 305.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.66, 726.76 and 305.58 is: 421.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.66 : 726.76 = 305.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.66/726.76 = 305.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.66x = 726.76 × 305.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.66x = 222,083.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,083.32/526.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.68

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