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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.88, 725.30 and 419.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.88, 725.30 and 419.80 is: 580.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.88 : 725.30 = 419.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.88/725.30 = 419.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.88x = 725.30 × 419.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.88x = 304,481.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,481.20/524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.10

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