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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.85, 724.92 and 368.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.85, 724.92 and 368.00 is: 507.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.85 : 724.92 = 368.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.85/724.92 = 368.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.85x = 724.92 × 368.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.85x = 266,766.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,766.02/525.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.30

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