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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.72, 725.31 and 304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.72, 725.31 and 304.50 is: 420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.72 : 725.31 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.72/725.31 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.72x = 725.31 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.72x = 220,856.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,856.90/525.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.10

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