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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.13, 728.60 and 362.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.13, 728.60 and 362.05 is: 499.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.13 : 728.60 = 362.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.13/728.60 = 362.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.13x = 728.60 × 362.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.13x = 263,790.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,790.10/528.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.48

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