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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.52, 725.24 and 304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.52, 725.24 and 304.52 is: 420.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.52 : 725.24 = 304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.52/725.24 = 304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.52x = 725.24 × 304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.52x = 220,850.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,850.08/525.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.25

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