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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.08, 725.60 and 360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.08, 725.60 and 360.32 is: 496.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.08 : 725.60 = 360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.08/725.60 = 360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.08x = 725.60 × 360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.08x = 261,448.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,448.19/526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.97

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