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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.16, 724.26 and 370.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.16, 724.26 and 370.60 is: 511.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.16 : 724.26 = 370.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.16/724.26 = 370.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.16x = 724.26 × 370.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.16x = 268,410.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,410.76/525.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.10

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