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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.96, 727.12 and 305.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.96, 727.12 and 305.83 is: 422.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.96 : 727.12 = 305.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.96/727.12 = 305.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.96x = 727.12 × 305.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.96x = 222,375.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,375.11/526.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.00

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