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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.10, 724.62 and 292.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.10, 724.62 and 292.21 is: 403.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.10 : 724.62 = 292.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.10/724.62 = 292.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.10x = 724.62 × 292.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.10x = 211,741.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,741.21/525.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.24

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