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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.10, 725.96 and 302.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.10, 725.96 and 302.00 is: 416.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.10 : 725.96 = 302.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.10/725.96 = 302.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.10x = 725.96 × 302.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.10x = 219,237.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,237.05/526.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.73

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