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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.83, 730.01 and 363.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.83, 730.01 and 363.89 is: 502.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.83 : 730.01 = 363.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.83/730.01 = 363.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.83x = 730.01 × 363.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.83x = 265,646.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,646.07/528.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.33

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