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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.92, 725.20 and 360.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.92, 725.20 and 360.24 is: 496.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.92 : 725.20 = 360.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.92/725.20 = 360.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.92x = 725.20 × 360.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.92x = 261,246.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,246.05/525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.74

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