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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.43, 730.32 and 361.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.43, 730.32 and 361.25 is: 498.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.43 : 730.32 = 361.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.43/730.32 = 361.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.43x = 730.32 × 361.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.43x = 263,824.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,824.45/529.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.32

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