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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.56, 729.66 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.56, 729.66 and 363.20 is: 501.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.56 : 729.66 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.56/729.66 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.56x = 729.66 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.56x = 265,012.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,012.51/528.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.39

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