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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.50, 725.22 and 292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.50, 725.22 and 292.64 is: 403.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.50 : 725.22 = 292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.50/725.22 = 292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.50x = 725.22 × 292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.50x = 212,228.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,228.38/525.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.86

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