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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.97, 725.85 and 289.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.97, 725.85 and 289.93 is: 400.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.97 : 725.85 = 289.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.97/725.85 = 289.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.97x = 725.85 × 289.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.97x = 210,446.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,446.05/525.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.11

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