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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.70, 726.90 and 305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.70, 726.90 and 305.64 is: 421.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.70 : 726.90 = 305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.70/726.90 = 305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.70x = 726.90 × 305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.70x = 222,169.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,169.72/526.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.81

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