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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.44, 725.13 and 304.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.44, 725.13 and 304.35 is: 420.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.44 : 725.13 = 304.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.44/725.13 = 304.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.44x = 725.13 × 304.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.44x = 220,693.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,693.32/525.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.02

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