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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.91, 724.37 and 292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.91, 724.37 and 292.04 is: 403.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.91 : 724.37 = 292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.91/724.37 = 292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.91x = 724.37 × 292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.91x = 211,545.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,545.01/524.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.01

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