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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.89, 729.53 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.89, 729.53 and 363.20 is: 500.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.89 : 729.53 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.89/729.53 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.89x = 729.53 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.89x = 264,961.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,961.19/528.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.97

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