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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.95, 730.13 and 363.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.95, 730.13 and 363.41 is: 501.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.95 : 730.13 = 363.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.95/730.13 = 363.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.95x = 730.13 × 363.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.95x = 265,336.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,336.54/528.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.63

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