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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 729.27 and 362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 729.27 and 362.76 is: 501.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 729.27 = 362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/729.27 = 362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 729.27 × 362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 264,549.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,549.99/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.04

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