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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.87, 727.02 and 305.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.87, 727.02 and 305.78 is: 421.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.87 : 727.02 = 305.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.87/727.02 = 305.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.87x = 727.02 × 305.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.87x = 222,309.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,309.99/526.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.95

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