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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.34, 724.94 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.34, 724.94 and 301.28 is: 415.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.34 : 724.94 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.34/724.94 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.34x = 724.94 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.34x = 218,409.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,409.92/525.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.75

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