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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.19, 724.74 and 304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.19, 724.74 and 304.18 is: 419.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.19 : 724.74 = 304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.19/724.74 = 304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.19x = 724.74 × 304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.19x = 220,447.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,447.79/525.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.75

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