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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.32, 724.96 and 292.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.32, 724.96 and 292.46 is: 403.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.32 : 724.96 = 292.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.32/724.96 = 292.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.32x = 724.96 × 292.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.32x = 212,021.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,021.80/525.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.61

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