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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.02, 726 and 304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.02, 726 and 304.98 is: 420.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.02 : 726 = 304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.02/726 = 304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.02x = 726 × 304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.02x = 221,415.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,415.48/526.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.93

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