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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.82, 726.54 and 361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.82, 726.54 and 361.10 is: 497.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.82 : 726.54 = 361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.82/726.54 = 361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.82x = 726.54 × 361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.82x = 262,353.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,353.59/526.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.99

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