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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.10, 724.40 and 367.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.10, 724.40 and 367.75 is: 507.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.10 : 724.40 = 367.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.10/724.40 = 367.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.10x = 724.40 × 367.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.10x = 266,400.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,400.83/525.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.34

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