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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.66, 729.06 and 362.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.66, 729.06 and 362.55 is: 499.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.66 : 729.06 = 362.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.66/729.06 = 362.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.66x = 729.06 × 362.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.66x = 264,320.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,320.70/528.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.98

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