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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.79, 726.90 and 305.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.79, 726.90 and 305.73 is: 421.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.79 : 726.90 = 305.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.79/726.90 = 305.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.79x = 726.90 × 305.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.79x = 222,235.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,235.14/526.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.87

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