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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.87, 727.08 and 305.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.87, 727.08 and 305.83 is: 422.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.87 : 727.08 = 305.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.87/727.08 = 305.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.87x = 727.08 × 305.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.87x = 222,362.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,362.88/526.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.05

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