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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.06, 725.70 and 360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.06, 725.70 and 360.28 is: 497.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.06 : 725.70 = 360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.06/725.70 = 360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.06x = 725.70 × 360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.06x = 261,455.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,455.20/526.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.01

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