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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.03, 728.85 and 362.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.03, 728.85 and 362.79 is: 500.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.03 : 728.85 = 362.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.03/728.85 = 362.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.03x = 728.85 × 362.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.03x = 264,419.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,419.49/528.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.77

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