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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.10, 725.26 and 368.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.10, 725.26 and 368.25 is: 507.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.10 : 725.26 = 368.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.10/725.26 = 368.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.10x = 725.26 × 368.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.10x = 267,073.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,073.37/526.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.65

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