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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.36, 730.68 and 364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.36, 730.68 and 364.04 is: 502.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.36 : 730.68 = 364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.36/730.68 = 364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.36x = 730.68 × 364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.36x = 265,996.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,996.75/529.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.49

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