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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.31, 724.74 and 304.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.31, 724.74 and 304.14 is: 419.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.31 : 724.74 = 304.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.31/724.74 = 304.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.31x = 724.74 × 304.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.31x = 220,422.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,422.42/525.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.60

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