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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.52, 725.18 and 289.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.52, 725.18 and 289.42 is: 399.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.52 : 725.18 = 289.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.52/725.18 = 289.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.52x = 725.18 × 289.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.52x = 209,877.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,877.25/525.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.37

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