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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.70, 726.89 and 305.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.70, 726.89 and 305.63 is: 421.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.70 : 726.89 = 305.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.70/726.89 = 305.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.70x = 726.89 × 305.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.70x = 222,159.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,159.39/526.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.79

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