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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.24, 724.86 and 292.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.24, 724.86 and 292.36 is: 403.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.24 : 724.86 = 292.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.24/724.86 = 292.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.24x = 724.86 × 292.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.24x = 211,920.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,920.07/525.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.47

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