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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.24, 726.19 and 305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.24, 726.19 and 305.04 is: 420.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.24 : 726.19 = 305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.24/726.19 = 305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.24x = 726.19 × 305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.24x = 221,517.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,517.00/526.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.94

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