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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.78, 726.91 and 302.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.78, 726.91 and 302.78 is: 417.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.78 : 726.91 = 302.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.78/726.91 = 302.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.78x = 726.91 × 302.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.78x = 220,090.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,090.78/526.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.81

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