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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.83, 725.08 and 368.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.83, 725.08 and 368.42 is: 508.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.83 : 725.08 = 368.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.83/725.08 = 368.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.83x = 725.08 × 368.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.83x = 267,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,132.38/525.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.02

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