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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.31, 724.55 and 367.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.31, 724.55 and 367.97 is: 507.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.31 : 724.55 = 367.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.31/724.55 = 367.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.31x = 724.55 × 367.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.31x = 266,607.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,607.20/525.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.53

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