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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.80, 726.13 and 421.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.80, 726.13 and 421.71 is: 581.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.80 : 726.13 = 421.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.80/726.13 = 421.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.80x = 726.13 × 421.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.80x = 306,214.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,214.09/526.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.27

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