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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.02, 729.36 and 362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.02, 729.36 and 362.93 is: 500.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.02 : 729.36 = 362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.02/729.36 = 362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.02x = 729.36 × 362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.02x = 264,708.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,708.45/529.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.38

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