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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.08, 725.92 and 305.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.08, 725.92 and 305.02 is: 420.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.08 : 725.92 = 305.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.08/725.92 = 305.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.08x = 725.92 × 305.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.08x = 221,420.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,420.12/526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.89

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