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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.73, 726.87 and 305.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.73, 726.87 and 305.67 is: 421.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.73 : 726.87 = 305.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.73/726.87 = 305.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.73x = 726.87 × 305.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.73x = 222,182.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,182.35/526.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.82

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