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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.62, 725.34 and 304.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.62, 725.34 and 304.58 is: 420.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.62 : 725.34 = 304.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.62/725.34 = 304.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.62x = 725.34 × 304.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.62x = 220,924.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,924.06/525.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.31

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