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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.80, 725.60 and 292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.80, 725.60 and 292.92 is: 404.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.80 : 725.60 = 292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.80/725.60 = 292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.80x = 725.60 × 292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.80x = 212,542.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,542.75/525.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.23

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