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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.95, 727.25 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.95, 727.25 and 361.04 is: 498.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.95 : 727.25 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.95/727.25 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.95x = 727.25 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.95x = 262,560.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,560.90/526.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.27

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