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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.73, 727.04 and 369.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.73, 727.04 and 369.41 is: 509.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.73 : 727.04 = 369.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.73/727.04 = 369.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.73x = 727.04 × 369.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.73x = 268,578.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,578.59/526.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.90

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