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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.27, 724.82 and 304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.27, 724.82 and 304.18 is: 419.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.27 : 724.82 = 304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.27/724.82 = 304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.27x = 724.82 × 304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.27x = 220,476.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,476.27/525.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.74

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