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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.68, 725.41 and 304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.68, 725.41 and 304.70 is: 420.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.68 : 725.41 = 304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.68/725.41 = 304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.68x = 725.41 × 304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.68x = 221,029.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,029.18/525.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.46

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