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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.12, 726.04 and 305.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.12, 726.04 and 305.06 is: 420.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.12 : 726.04 = 305.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.12/726.04 = 305.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.12x = 726.04 × 305.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.12x = 221,480.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,480.61/526.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.97

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