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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.21, 724.79 and 292.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.21, 724.79 and 292.33 is: 403.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.21 : 724.79 = 292.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.21/724.79 = 292.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.21x = 724.79 × 292.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.21x = 211,877.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,877.86/525.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.42

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