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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.07, 724.48 and 304.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.07, 724.48 and 304.03 is: 419.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.07 : 724.48 = 304.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.07/724.48 = 304.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.07x = 724.48 × 304.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.07x = 220,263.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,263.65/525.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.49

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