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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.30, 724.94 and 304.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.30, 724.94 and 304.26 is: 419.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.30 : 724.94 = 304.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.30/724.94 = 304.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.30x = 724.94 × 304.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.30x = 220,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,570.24/525.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.89

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