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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.60, 726.65 and 360.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.60, 726.65 and 360.95 is: 498.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.60 : 726.65 = 360.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.60/726.65 = 360.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.60x = 726.65 × 360.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.60x = 262,284.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,284.32/526.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.08

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