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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.61, 725.30 and 304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.61, 725.30 and 304.52 is: 420.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.61 : 725.30 = 304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.61/725.30 = 304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.61x = 725.30 × 304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.61x = 220,868.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,868.36/525.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.21

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