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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.06, 724.59 and 292.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.06, 724.59 and 292.19 is: 403.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.06 : 724.59 = 292.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.06/724.59 = 292.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.06x = 724.59 × 292.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.06x = 211,717.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,717.95/525.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.23

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