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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.90, 726.94 and 305.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.90, 726.94 and 305.89 is: 422.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.90 : 726.94 = 305.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.90/726.94 = 305.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.90x = 726.94 × 305.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.90x = 222,363.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,363.68/526.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.02

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