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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.20, 724.74 and 289.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.20, 724.74 and 289.14 is: 398.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.20 : 724.74 = 289.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.20/724.74 = 289.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.20x = 724.74 × 289.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.20x = 209,551.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,551.32/525.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.99

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