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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.62, 729.42 and 363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.62, 729.42 and 363.25 is: 501.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.62 : 729.42 = 363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.62/729.42 = 363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.62x = 729.42 × 363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.62x = 264,958.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,958.17/528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.23

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