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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.54, 725.28 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.54, 725.28 and 292.68 is: 403.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.54 : 725.28 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.54/725.28 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.54x = 725.28 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.54x = 212,274.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,274.95/525.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.92

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