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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.31, 724.94 and 301.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.31, 724.94 and 301.30 is: 415.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.31 : 724.94 = 301.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.31/724.94 = 301.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.31x = 724.94 × 301.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.31x = 218,424.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,424.42/525.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.80

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