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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.32, 725.01 and 304.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.32, 725.01 and 304.34 is: 420.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.32 : 725.01 = 304.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.32/725.01 = 304.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.32x = 725.01 × 304.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.32x = 220,649.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,649.54/525.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.03

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