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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.67, 725.41 and 289.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.67, 725.41 and 289.63 is: 399.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.67 : 725.41 = 289.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.67/725.41 = 289.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.67x = 725.41 × 289.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.67x = 210,097.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,097.96/525.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.68

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