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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.20, 724.96 and 304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.20, 724.96 and 304.24 is: 419.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.20 : 724.96 = 304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.20/724.96 = 304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.20x = 724.96 × 304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.20x = 220,561.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,561.83/525.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.96

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