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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.11, 725.89 and 305.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.11, 725.89 and 305.02 is: 420.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.11 : 725.89 = 305.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.11/725.89 = 305.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.11x = 725.89 × 305.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.11x = 221,410.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,410.97/526.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.85

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