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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.98, 725.54 and 358.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.98, 725.54 and 358.22 is: 494.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.98 : 725.54 = 358.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.98/725.54 = 358.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.98x = 725.54 × 358.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.98x = 259,902.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,902.94/525.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.13

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