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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.60, 724.57 and 367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.60, 724.57 and 367.74 is: 506.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.60 : 724.57 = 367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.60/724.57 = 367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.60x = 724.57 × 367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.60x = 266,457.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,457.57/525.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.96

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