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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.84, 725.81 and 360.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.84, 725.81 and 360.47 is: 497.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.84 : 725.81 = 360.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.84/725.81 = 360.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.84x = 725.81 × 360.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.84x = 261,627.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,627.30/525.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.54

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