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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.90, 725.79 and 293.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.90, 725.79 and 293.02 is: 404.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.90 : 725.79 = 293.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.90/725.79 = 293.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.90x = 725.79 × 293.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.90x = 212,670.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,670.99/525.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.39

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