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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.78, 725.67 and 304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.78, 725.67 and 304.80 is: 420.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.78 : 725.67 = 304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.78/725.67 = 304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.78x = 725.67 × 304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.78x = 221,184.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,184.22/525.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.68

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