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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.28, 724.90 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.28, 724.90 and 292.44 is: 403.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.28 : 724.90 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.28/724.90 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.28x = 724.90 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.28x = 211,989.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,989.76/525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.57

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