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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.59, 725.19 and 304.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.59, 725.19 and 304.53 is: 420.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.59 : 725.19 = 304.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.59/725.19 = 304.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.59x = 725.19 × 304.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.59x = 220,842.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,842.11/525.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.18

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