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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.05, 724.53 and 303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.05, 724.53 and 303.96 is: 419.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.05 : 724.53 = 303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.05/724.53 = 303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.05x = 724.53 × 303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.05x = 220,227.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,227.04/525.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.44

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