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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.23, 728.20 and 362.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.23, 728.20 and 362.18 is: 499.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.23 : 728.20 = 362.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.23/728.20 = 362.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.23x = 728.20 × 362.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.23x = 263,737.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,737.67/528.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.29

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