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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.52, 725.28 and 301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.52, 725.28 and 301.54 is: 416.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.52 : 725.28 = 301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.52/725.28 = 301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.52x = 725.28 × 301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.52x = 218,697.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,697.30/525.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.15

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