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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.15, 726.03 and 305.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.15, 726.03 and 305.11 is: 421.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.15 : 726.03 = 305.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.15/726.03 = 305.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.15x = 726.03 × 305.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.15x = 221,519.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,519.01/526.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.02

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