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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.34, 725.78 and 368.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.34, 725.78 and 368.92 is: 508.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.34 : 725.78 = 368.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.34/725.78 = 368.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.34x = 725.78 × 368.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.34x = 267,749.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,749.28/526.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.71

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