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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.47, 725.15 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.47, 725.15 and 286.20 is: 394.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.47 : 725.15 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.47/725.15 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.47x = 725.15 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.47x = 207,538.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,538.65/525.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.96

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