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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.99, 730.32 and 363.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.99, 730.32 and 363.45 is: 501.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.99 : 730.32 = 363.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.99/730.32 = 363.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.99x = 730.32 × 363.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.99x = 265,434.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,434.80/528.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.78

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