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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.14, 730.32 and 363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.14, 730.32 and 363.30 is: 501.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.14 : 730.32 = 363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.14/730.32 = 363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.14x = 730.32 × 363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.14x = 265,325.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,325.26/529.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.43

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