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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.45, 725.15 and 292.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.45, 725.15 and 292.57 is: 403.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.45 : 725.15 = 292.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.45/725.15 = 292.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.45x = 725.15 × 292.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.45x = 212,157.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,157.14/525.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.76

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