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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.72, 729.92 and 363.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.72, 729.92 and 363.17 is: 501.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.72 : 729.92 = 363.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.72/729.92 = 363.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.72x = 729.92 × 363.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.72x = 265,085.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,085.05/528.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.37

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