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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.35, 730.20 and 363.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.35, 730.20 and 363.51 is: 501.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.35 : 730.20 = 363.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.35/730.20 = 363.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.35x = 730.20 × 363.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.35x = 265,435.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,435.00/529.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.44

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