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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.57, 729.18 and 363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.57, 729.18 and 363.02 is: 500.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.57 : 729.18 = 363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.57/729.18 = 363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.57x = 729.18 × 363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.57x = 264,703.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,703.28/528.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.79

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