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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.48, 729.93 and 363.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.48, 729.93 and 363.43 is: 501.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.48 : 729.93 = 363.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.48/729.93 = 363.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.48x = 729.93 × 363.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.48x = 265,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,278.46/529.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.02

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