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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.77, 725.56 and 292.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.77, 725.56 and 292.89 is: 404.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.77 : 725.56 = 292.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.77/725.56 = 292.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.77x = 725.56 × 292.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.77x = 212,509.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,509.27/525.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.19

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