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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.89, 725.73 and 304.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.89, 725.73 and 304.85 is: 420.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.89 : 725.73 = 304.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.89/725.73 = 304.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.89x = 725.73 × 304.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.89x = 221,235.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,235.16/525.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.69

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