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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.12, 724.66 and 292.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.12, 724.66 and 292.24 is: 403.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.12 : 724.66 = 292.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.12/724.66 = 292.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.12x = 724.66 × 292.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.12x = 211,774.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,774.64/525.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.29

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