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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.08, 726.98 and 361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.08, 726.98 and 361.32 is: 498.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.08 : 726.98 = 361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.08/726.98 = 361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.08x = 726.98 × 361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.08x = 262,672.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,672.41/527.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.35

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