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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.94, 725.78 and 304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.94, 725.78 and 304.74 is: 420.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.94 : 725.78 = 304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.94/725.78 = 304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.94x = 725.78 × 304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.94x = 221,174.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,174.20/525.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.53

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