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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.01, 724.44 and 292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.01, 724.44 and 292.14 is: 403.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.01 : 724.44 = 292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.01/724.44 = 292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.01x = 724.44 × 292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.01x = 211,637.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,637.90/525.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.11

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