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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.26, 724.90 and 292.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.26, 724.90 and 292.42 is: 403.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.26 : 724.90 = 292.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.26/724.90 = 292.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.26x = 724.90 × 292.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.26x = 211,975.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,975.26/525.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.56

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