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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.86, 727.02 and 305.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.86, 727.02 and 305.87 is: 422.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.86 : 727.02 = 305.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.86/727.02 = 305.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.86x = 727.02 × 305.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.86x = 222,369.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,369.97/526.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.07

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