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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.35, 725.94 and 360.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.35, 725.94 and 360.30 is: 496.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.35 : 725.94 = 360.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.35/725.94 = 360.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.35x = 725.94 × 360.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.35x = 261,550.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,550.75/526.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.92

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