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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.03, 724.54 and 289.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.03, 724.54 and 289.00 is: 398.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.03 : 724.54 = 289.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.03/724.54 = 289.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.03x = 724.54 × 289.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.03x = 209,386.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,386.99/525.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.81

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