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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.24, 724.76 and 289.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.24, 724.76 and 289.16 is: 399.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.24 : 724.76 = 289.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.24/724.76 = 289.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.24x = 724.76 × 289.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.24x = 209,571.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,571.60/525.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.00

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