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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.69, 726.79 and 302.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.69, 726.79 and 302.65 is: 417.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.69 : 726.79 = 302.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.69/726.79 = 302.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.69x = 726.79 × 302.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.69x = 219,962.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,962.99/526.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.63

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