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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.53, 725.85 and 368.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.53, 725.85 and 368.67 is: 508.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.53 : 725.85 = 368.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.53/725.85 = 368.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.53x = 725.85 × 368.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.53x = 267,599.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,599.12/526.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.23

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