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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.99, 724.49 and 292.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.99, 724.49 and 292.11 is: 403.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.99 : 724.49 = 292.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.99/724.49 = 292.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.99x = 724.49 × 292.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.99x = 211,630.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,630.77/524.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.11

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