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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.57, 725.31 and 292.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.57, 725.31 and 292.70 is: 403.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.57 : 725.31 = 292.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.57/725.31 = 292.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.57x = 725.31 × 292.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.57x = 212,298.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,298.24/525.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.94

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