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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.16, 725.40 and 368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.16, 725.40 and 368.52 is: 508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.16 : 725.40 = 368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.16/725.40 = 368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.16x = 725.40 × 368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.16x = 267,324.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,324.41/526.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.07

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