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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.70, 726.83 and 305.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.70, 726.83 and 305.66 is: 421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.70 : 726.83 = 305.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.70/726.83 = 305.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.70x = 726.83 × 305.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.70x = 222,162.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,162.86/526.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.80

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