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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.98, 724.59 and 304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.98, 724.59 and 304 is: 419.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.98 : 724.59 = 304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.98/724.59 = 304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.98x = 724.59 × 304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.98x = 220,275.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,275.36/524.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.59

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