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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.08, 725.88 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.08, 725.88 and 304.92 is: 420.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.08 : 725.88 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.08/725.88 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.08x = 725.88 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.08x = 221,335.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,335.33/526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.73

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