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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.96, 727.22 and 305.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.96, 727.22 and 305.90 is: 422.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.96 : 727.22 = 305.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.96/727.22 = 305.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.96x = 727.22 × 305.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.96x = 222,456.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,456.60/526.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.15

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