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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.27, 724.91 and 292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.27, 724.91 and 292.40 is: 403.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.27 : 724.91 = 292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.27/724.91 = 292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.27x = 724.91 × 292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.27x = 211,958.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,958.60/525.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.52

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