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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.98, 727.68 and 361.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.98, 727.68 and 361.14 is: 498.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.98 : 727.68 = 361.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.98/727.68 = 361.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.98x = 727.68 × 361.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.98x = 262,794.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,794.36/526.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.68

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