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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.52, 725.28 and 359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.52, 725.28 and 359.68 is: 496.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.52 : 725.28 = 359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.52/725.28 = 359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.52x = 725.28 × 359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.52x = 260,868.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,868.71/525.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.40

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