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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.13, 729.35 and 362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.13, 729.35 and 362.76 is: 500.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.13 : 729.35 = 362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.13/729.35 = 362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.13x = 729.35 × 362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.13x = 264,579.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,579.01/528.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.97

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