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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.32, 728.25 and 362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.32, 728.25 and 362.25 is: 499.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.32 : 728.25 = 362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.32/728.25 = 362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.32x = 728.25 × 362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.32x = 263,808.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,808.56/528.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.33

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