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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.02, 724.53 and 289.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.02, 724.53 and 289.00 is: 398.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.02 : 724.53 = 289.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.02/724.53 = 289.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.02x = 724.53 × 289.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.02x = 209,386.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,386.63/525.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.82

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