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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.80, 727.01 and 305.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.80, 727.01 and 305.82 is: 422.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.80 : 727.01 = 305.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.80/727.01 = 305.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.80x = 727.01 × 305.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.80x = 222,332.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,332.67/526.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.04

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