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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.02, 724.46 and 303.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.02, 724.46 and 303.89 is: 419.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.02 : 724.46 = 303.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.02/724.46 = 303.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.02x = 724.46 × 303.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.02x = 220,151.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,151.01/525.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.32

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