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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.02, 724.44 and 303.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.02, 724.44 and 303.99 is: 419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.02 : 724.44 = 303.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.02/724.44 = 303.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.02x = 724.44 × 303.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.02x = 220,217.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,217.37/525.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.45

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