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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.79, 731.27 and 364.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.79, 731.27 and 364.48 is: 503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.79 : 731.27 = 364.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.79/731.27 = 364.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.79x = 731.27 × 364.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.79x = 266,532.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,532.37/529.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.10

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