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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.12, 728.73 and 362.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.12, 728.73 and 362.75 is: 500.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.12 : 728.73 = 362.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.12/728.73 = 362.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.12x = 728.73 × 362.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.12x = 264,343.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,343.16/528.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.54

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