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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.46, 725.13 and 292.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.46, 725.13 and 292.58 is: 403.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.46 : 725.13 = 292.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.46/725.13 = 292.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.46x = 725.13 × 292.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.46x = 212,158.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,158.54/525.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.76

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