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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.40, 724.66 and 359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.40, 724.66 and 359.32 is: 495.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.40 : 724.66 = 359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.40/724.66 = 359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.40x = 724.66 × 359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.40x = 260,384.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,384.83/525.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.59

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