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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.04, 730.14 and 363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.04, 730.14 and 363.12 is: 501.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.04 : 730.14 = 363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.04/730.14 = 363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.04x = 730.14 × 363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.04x = 265,128.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,128.44/529.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.15

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