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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.97, 725.83 and 305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.97, 725.83 and 305.04 is: 420.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.97 : 725.83 = 305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.97/725.83 = 305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.97x = 725.83 × 305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.97x = 221,409.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,409.57/525.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.96

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