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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.41, 730.24 and 363.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.41, 730.24 and 363.71 is: 501.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.41 : 730.24 = 363.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.41/730.24 = 363.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.41x = 730.24 × 363.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.41x = 265,596.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,596.51/529.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.68

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