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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.34, 724.98 and 304.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.34, 724.98 and 304.31 is: 419.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.34 : 724.98 = 304.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.34/724.98 = 304.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.34x = 724.98 × 304.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.34x = 220,618.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,618.66/525.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.95

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