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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.36, 724.92 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.36, 724.92 and 304.32 is: 419.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.36 : 724.92 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.36/724.92 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.36x = 724.92 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.36x = 220,607.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,607.65/525.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.92

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