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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.48, 725.78 and 360.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.48, 725.78 and 360.43 is: 496.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.48 : 725.78 = 360.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.48/725.78 = 360.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.48x = 725.78 × 360.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.48x = 261,592.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,592.89/526.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.87

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