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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.84, 727.05 and 305.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.84, 727.05 and 305.86 is: 422.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.84 : 727.05 = 305.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.84/727.05 = 305.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.84x = 727.05 × 305.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.84x = 222,375.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,375.51/526.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.09

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