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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.42, 724.88 and 304.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.42, 724.88 and 304.29 is: 419.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.42 : 724.88 = 304.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.42/724.88 = 304.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.42x = 724.88 × 304.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.42x = 220,574.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,574.50/525.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.81

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