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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.16, 724.77 and 304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.16, 724.77 and 304.24 is: 419.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.16 : 724.77 = 304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.16/724.77 = 304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.16x = 724.77 × 304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.16x = 220,504.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,504.02/525.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.88

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