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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.82, 725.60 and 304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.82, 725.60 and 304.72 is: 420.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.82 : 725.60 = 304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.82/725.60 = 304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.82x = 725.60 × 304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.82x = 221,104.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,104.83/525.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.50

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