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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.84, 726.84 and 305.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.84, 726.84 and 305.68 is: 421.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.84 : 726.84 = 305.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.84/726.84 = 305.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.84x = 726.84 × 305.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.84x = 222,180.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,180.45/526.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.72

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