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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.12, 724.16 and 369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.12, 724.16 and 369.76 is: 509.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.12 : 724.16 = 369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.12/724.16 = 369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.12x = 724.16 × 369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.12x = 267,765.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,765.40/525.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.91

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