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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.99, 725.85 and 293.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.99, 725.85 and 293.13 is: 404.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.99 : 725.85 = 293.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.99/725.85 = 293.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.99x = 725.85 × 293.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.99x = 212,768.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,768.41/525.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.51

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