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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.82, 725.54 and 292.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.82, 725.54 and 292.94 is: 404.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.82 : 725.54 = 292.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.82/725.54 = 292.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.82x = 725.54 × 292.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.82x = 212,539.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,539.69/525.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.21

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