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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.92, 729.64 and 360.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.92, 729.64 and 360.74 is: 497.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.92 : 729.64 = 360.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.92/729.64 = 360.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.92x = 729.64 × 360.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.92x = 263,210.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,210.33/528.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.64

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