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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.44, 729.12 and 362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.44, 729.12 and 362.96 is: 500.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.44 : 729.12 = 362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.44/729.12 = 362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.44x = 729.12 × 362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.44x = 264,641.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,641.40/528.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.80

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