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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.13, 730.73 and 363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.13, 730.73 and 363.76 is: 502.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.13 : 730.73 = 363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.13/730.73 = 363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.13x = 730.73 × 363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.13x = 265,810.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,810.34/529.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.35

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