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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.72, 726.89 and 305.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.72, 726.89 and 305.74 is: 421.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.72 : 726.89 = 305.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.72/726.89 = 305.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.72x = 726.89 × 305.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.72x = 222,238.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,238.30/526.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.93

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