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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.32, 724.93 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.32, 724.93 and 292.44 is: 403.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.32 : 724.93 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.32/724.93 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.32x = 724.93 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.32x = 211,998.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,998.53/525.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.56

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