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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.06, 729.28 and 363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.06, 729.28 and 363.02 is: 500.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.06 : 729.28 = 363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.06/729.28 = 363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.06x = 729.28 × 363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.06x = 264,743.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,743.23/529.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.40

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