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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.88, 725.58 and 292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.88, 725.58 and 292.96 is: 404.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.88 : 725.58 = 292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.88/725.58 = 292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.88x = 725.58 × 292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.88x = 212,565.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,565.92/525.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.21

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