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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.27, 724.95 and 304.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.27, 724.95 and 304.30 is: 419.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.27 : 724.95 = 304.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.27/724.95 = 304.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.27x = 724.95 × 304.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.27x = 220,597.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,597.14/525.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.97

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