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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.36, 725.02 and 289.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.36, 725.02 and 289.32 is: 399.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.36 : 725.02 = 289.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.36/725.02 = 289.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.36x = 725.02 × 289.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.36x = 209,762.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,762.79/525.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.27

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