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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.86, 725.68 and 298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.86, 725.68 and 298.72 is: 412.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.86 : 725.68 = 298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.86/725.68 = 298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.86x = 725.68 × 298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.86x = 216,775.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,775.13/525.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.23

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