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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.22, 728.70 and 362.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.22, 728.70 and 362.98 is: 500.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.22 : 728.70 = 362.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.22/728.70 = 362.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.22x = 728.70 × 362.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.22x = 264,503.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,503.08/528.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.74

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