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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.12, 725.99 and 305.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.12, 725.99 and 305.03 is: 420.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.12 : 725.99 = 305.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.12/725.99 = 305.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.12x = 725.99 × 305.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.12x = 221,449.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,449.02/526.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.91

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