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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.62, 725.25 and 304.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.62, 725.25 and 304.53 is: 420.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.62 : 725.25 = 304.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.62/725.25 = 304.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.62x = 725.25 × 304.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.62x = 220,858.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,858.80/525.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.19

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