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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.01, 726.08 and 305.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.01, 726.08 and 305.06 is: 421.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.01 : 726.08 = 305.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.01/726.08 = 305.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.01x = 726.08 × 305.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.01x = 221,492.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,492.81/526.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.08

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