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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.33, 724.94 and 289.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.33, 724.94 and 289.27 is: 399.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.33 : 724.94 = 289.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.33/724.94 = 289.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.33x = 724.94 × 289.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.33x = 209,703.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,703.94/525.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.19

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