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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.34, 725.02 and 304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.34, 725.02 and 304.28 is: 419.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.34 : 725.02 = 304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.34/725.02 = 304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.34x = 725.02 × 304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.34x = 220,605.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,605.46/525.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.93

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