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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.18, 724.80 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.18, 724.80 and 292.32 is: 403.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.18 : 724.80 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.18/724.80 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.18x = 724.80 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.18x = 211,873.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,873.54/525.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.43

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