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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.57, 725.54 and 304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.57, 725.54 and 304.48 is: 420.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.57 : 725.54 = 304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.57/725.54 = 304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.57x = 725.54 × 304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.57x = 220,912.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,912.56/525.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.33

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