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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.18, 728.61 and 362.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.18, 728.61 and 362.10 is: 499.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.18 : 728.61 = 362.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.18/728.61 = 362.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.18x = 728.61 × 362.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.18x = 263,829.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,829.68/528.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.51

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