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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.51, 729.39 and 363.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.51, 729.39 and 363.27 is: 501.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.51 : 729.39 = 363.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.51/729.39 = 363.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.51x = 729.39 × 363.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.51x = 264,965.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,965.51/528.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.34

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