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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.52, 730.63 and 363.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.52, 730.63 and 363.67 is: 501.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.52 : 730.63 = 363.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.52/730.63 = 363.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.52x = 730.63 × 363.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.52x = 265,706.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,706.39/529.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.79

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