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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.27, 725.10 and 360.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.27, 725.10 and 360.33 is: 497.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.27 : 725.10 = 360.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.27/725.10 = 360.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.27x = 725.10 × 360.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.27x = 261,275.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,275.28/525.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.41

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