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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.24, 725.10 and 359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.24, 725.10 and 359.76 is: 496.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.24 : 725.10 = 359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.24/725.10 = 359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.24x = 725.10 × 359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.24x = 260,861.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,861.98/525.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.65

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