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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.68, 726.77 and 305.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.68, 726.77 and 305.66 is: 421.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.68 : 726.77 = 305.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.68/726.77 = 305.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.68x = 726.77 × 305.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.68x = 222,144.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,144.52/526.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.78

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