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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.68, 729.51 and 363.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.68, 729.51 and 363.31 is: 501.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.68 : 729.51 = 363.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.68/729.51 = 363.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.68x = 729.51 × 363.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.68x = 265,035.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,035.09/528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.31

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