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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.15, 723.45 and 367.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.15, 723.45 and 367.49 is: 506.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.15 : 723.45 = 367.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.15/723.45 = 367.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.15x = 723.45 × 367.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.15x = 265,860.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,860.64/525.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.26

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