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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.84, 725.49 and 292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.84, 725.49 and 292.92 is: 404.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.84 : 725.49 = 292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.84/725.49 = 292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.84x = 725.49 × 292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.84x = 212,510.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,510.53/525.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.14

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