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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.37, 725.03 and 292.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.37, 725.03 and 292.51 is: 403.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.37 : 725.03 = 292.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.37/725.03 = 292.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.37x = 725.03 × 292.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.37x = 212,077.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,077.06/525.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.67

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