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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.32, 723.36 and 359.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.32, 723.36 and 359.25 is: 494.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.32 : 723.36 = 359.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.32/723.36 = 359.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.32x = 723.36 × 359.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.32x = 259,867.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,867.08/525.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.68

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