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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.08, 724.29 and 367.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.08, 724.29 and 367.49 is: 506.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.08 : 724.29 = 367.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.08/724.29 = 367.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.08x = 724.29 × 367.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.08x = 266,167.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,167.76/525.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.91

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