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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.57, 730.56 and 364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.57, 730.56 and 364.02 is: 502.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.57 : 730.56 = 364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.57/730.56 = 364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.57x = 730.56 × 364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.57x = 265,938.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,938.45/529.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.18

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