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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.64, 725.38 and 304.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.64, 725.38 and 304.58 is: 420.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.64 : 725.38 = 304.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.64/725.38 = 304.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.64x = 725.38 × 304.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.64x = 220,936.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,936.24/525.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.32

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