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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.58, 727.02 and 360.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.58, 727.02 and 360.74 is: 498.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.58 : 727.02 = 360.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.58/727.02 = 360.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.58x = 727.02 × 360.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.58x = 262,265.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,265.19/526.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.05

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