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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.93, 727.03 and 305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.93, 727.03 and 305.80 is: 421.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.93 : 727.03 = 305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.93/727.03 = 305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.93x = 727.03 × 305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.93x = 222,325.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,325.77/526.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.93

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