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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.87, 726.81 and 305.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.87, 726.81 and 305.74 is: 421.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.87 : 726.81 = 305.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.87/726.81 = 305.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.87x = 726.81 × 305.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.87x = 222,214.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,214.89/526.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.76

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