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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.67, 726.91 and 305.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.67, 726.91 and 305.73 is: 421.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.67 : 726.91 = 305.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.67/726.91 = 305.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.67x = 726.91 × 305.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.67x = 222,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,234.56/526.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.97

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