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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.29, 724.94 and 304.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.29, 724.94 and 304.37 is: 420.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.29 : 724.94 = 304.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.29/724.94 = 304.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.29x = 724.94 × 304.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.29x = 220,647.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,647.12/525.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.05

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