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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.18, 724.71 and 304.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.18, 724.71 and 304.11 is: 419.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.18 : 724.71 = 304.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.18/724.71 = 304.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.18x = 724.71 × 304.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.18x = 220,391.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,391.56/525.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.65

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