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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.74, 729.84 and 363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.74, 729.84 and 363.50 is: 501.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.74 : 729.84 = 363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.74/729.84 = 363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.74x = 729.84 × 363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.74x = 265,296.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,296.84/528.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.75

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