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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.01, 724.55 and 303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.01, 724.55 and 303.96 is: 419.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.01 : 724.55 = 303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.01/724.55 = 303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.01x = 724.55 × 303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.01x = 220,234.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,234.98/525.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.49

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