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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.47, 730.96 and 363.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.47, 730.96 and 363.93 is: 502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.47 : 730.96 = 363.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.47/730.96 = 363.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.47x = 730.96 × 363.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.47x = 266,018.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,018.27/529.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.42

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