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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.35, 726.54 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.35, 726.54 and 361.04 is: 498.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.35 : 726.54 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.35/726.54 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.35x = 726.54 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.35x = 262,310.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,310.00/526.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.36

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