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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.22, 725.07 and 359.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.22, 725.07 and 359.50 is: 496.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.22 : 725.07 = 359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.22/725.07 = 359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.22x = 725.07 × 359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.22x = 260,662.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,662.67/525.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.29

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