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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.18, 724.70 and 304.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.18, 724.70 and 304.10 is: 419.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.18 : 724.70 = 304.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.18/724.70 = 304.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.18x = 724.70 × 304.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.18x = 220,381.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,381.27/525.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.63

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