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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.94, 727.07 and 305.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.94, 727.07 and 305.85 is: 422.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.94 : 727.07 = 305.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.94/727.07 = 305.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.94x = 727.07 × 305.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.94x = 222,372.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,372.83/526.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.01

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