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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.29, 724.86 and 295.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.29, 724.86 and 295.07 is: 407.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.29 : 724.86 = 295.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.29/724.86 = 295.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.29x = 724.86 × 295.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.29x = 213,880.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,880.82/525.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.17

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