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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.12, 724.65 and 304.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.12, 724.65 and 304.12 is: 419.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.12 : 724.65 = 304.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.12/724.65 = 304.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.12x = 724.65 × 304.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.12x = 220,380.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,380.32/525.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.68

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