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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.96, 727 and 305.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.96, 727 and 305.83 is: 421.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.96 : 727 = 305.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.96/727 = 305.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.96x = 727 × 305.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.96x = 222,338.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,338.41/526.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.93

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