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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.08, 724.55 and 304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.08, 724.55 and 304.02 is: 419.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.08 : 724.55 = 304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.08/724.55 = 304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.08x = 724.55 × 304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.08x = 220,276.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,276.17/525.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.51

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