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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.12, 729.88 and 363.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.12, 729.88 and 363.07 is: 500.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.12 : 729.88 = 363.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.12/729.88 = 363.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.12x = 729.88 × 363.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.12x = 264,997.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,997.53/529.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.83

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