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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.48, 730.90 and 363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.48, 730.90 and 363.64 is: 501.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.48 : 730.90 = 363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.48/730.90 = 363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.48x = 730.90 × 363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.48x = 265,784.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,784.48/529.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.97

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