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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.81, 725.43 and 304.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.81, 725.43 and 304.65 is: 420.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.81 : 725.43 = 304.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.81/725.43 = 304.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.81x = 725.43 × 304.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.81x = 221,002.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,002.25/525.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.31

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