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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.48, 729.92 and 363.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.48, 729.92 and 363.42 is: 501.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.48 : 729.92 = 363.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.48/729.92 = 363.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.48x = 729.92 × 363.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.48x = 265,267.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,267.53/529.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.00

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