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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.10, 728.72 and 362.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.10, 728.72 and 362.45 is: 500.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.10 : 728.72 = 362.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.10/728.72 = 362.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.10x = 728.72 × 362.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.10x = 264,124.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,124.56/528.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.14

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