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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.94, 724.38 and 292.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.94, 724.38 and 292.05 is: 403.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.94 : 724.38 = 292.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.94/724.38 = 292.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.94x = 724.38 × 292.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.94x = 211,555.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,555.18/524.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.01

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