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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.66, 725.63 and 360.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.66, 725.63 and 360.59 is: 496.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.66 : 725.63 = 360.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.66/725.63 = 360.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.66x = 725.63 × 360.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.66x = 261,649.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,649.49/526.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.81

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