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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.67, 730.50 and 363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.67, 730.50 and 363.62 is: 501.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.67 : 730.50 = 363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.67/730.50 = 363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.67x = 730.50 × 363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.67x = 265,620.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,620.76/529.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.49

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