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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.77, 726.74 and 360.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.77, 726.74 and 360.70 is: 497.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.77 : 726.74 = 360.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.77/726.74 = 360.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.77x = 726.74 × 360.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.77x = 262,131.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,131.50/526.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.62

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