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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.14, 725.94 and 305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.14, 725.94 and 305.04 is: 420.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.14 : 725.94 = 305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.14/725.94 = 305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.14x = 725.94 × 305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.14x = 221,440.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,440.74/526.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.88

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