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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.96, 725.82 and 293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.96, 725.82 and 293.04 is: 404.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.96 : 725.82 = 293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.96/725.82 = 293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.96x = 725.82 × 293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.96x = 212,694.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,694.29/525.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.39

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