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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.11, 726.02 and 305.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.11, 726.02 and 305.18 is: 421.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.11 : 726.02 = 305.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.11/726.02 = 305.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.11x = 726.02 × 305.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.11x = 221,570.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,570.87/526.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.15

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