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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.97, 727.21 and 305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.97, 727.21 and 305.96 is: 422.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.97 : 727.21 = 305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.97/727.21 = 305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.97x = 727.21 × 305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.97x = 222,495.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,495.64/526.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.22

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