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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.28, 730.59 and 363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.28, 730.59 and 363.50 is: 501.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.28 : 730.59 = 363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.28/730.59 = 363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.28x = 730.59 × 363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.28x = 265,569.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,569.47/529.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.76

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