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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.74, 726.85 and 305.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.74, 726.85 and 305.71 is: 421.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.74 : 726.85 = 305.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.74/726.85 = 305.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.74x = 726.85 × 305.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.74x = 222,205.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,205.31/526.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.85

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