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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.02, 725.73 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.02, 725.73 and 304.92 is: 420.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.02 : 725.73 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.02/725.73 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.02x = 725.73 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.02x = 221,289.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,289.59/526.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.69

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