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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.62, 725.28 and 304.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.62, 725.28 and 304.54 is: 420.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.62 : 725.28 = 304.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.62/725.28 = 304.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.62x = 725.28 × 304.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.62x = 220,876.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,876.77/525.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.22

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