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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.65, 729.76 and 363.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.65, 729.76 and 363.71 is: 502.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.65 : 729.76 = 363.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.65/729.76 = 363.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.65x = 729.76 × 363.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.65x = 265,416.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,416.45/528.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.07

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