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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.77, 730.97 and 363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.77, 730.97 and 363.92 is: 502.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.77 : 730.97 = 363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.77/730.97 = 363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.77x = 730.97 × 363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.77x = 266,014.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,014.61/529.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.13

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