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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.93, 724.43 and 292.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.93, 724.43 and 292.05 is: 403.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.93 : 724.43 = 292.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.93/724.43 = 292.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.93x = 724.43 × 292.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.93x = 211,569.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,569.78/524.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.04

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