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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.04, 726.18 and 304.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.04, 726.18 and 304.95 is: 420.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.04 : 726.18 = 304.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.04/726.18 = 304.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.04x = 726.18 × 304.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.04x = 221,452.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,452.46/526.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.98

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