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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.11, 724.52 and 304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.11, 724.52 and 304.02 is: 419.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.11 : 724.52 = 304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.11/724.52 = 304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.11x = 724.52 × 304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.11x = 220,267.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,267.05/525.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.47

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