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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.27, 730.18 and 363.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.27, 730.18 and 363.21 is: 501.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.27 : 730.18 = 363.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.27/730.18 = 363.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.27x = 730.18 × 363.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.27x = 265,208.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,208.68/529.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.08

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