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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.85, 727.21 and 305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.85, 727.21 and 305.76 is: 422.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.85 : 727.21 = 305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.85/727.21 = 305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.85x = 727.21 × 305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.85x = 222,353.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,353.17/526.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.04

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