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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.52, 725.54 and 368.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.52, 725.54 and 368.10 is: 508.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.52 : 725.54 = 368.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.52/725.54 = 368.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.52x = 725.54 × 368.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.52x = 267,071.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,071.27/525.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.20

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