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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.18, 724.83 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.18, 724.83 and 304.08 is: 419.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.18 : 724.83 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.18/724.83 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.18x = 724.83 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.18x = 220,406.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,406.31/525.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.68

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