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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.88, 731.14 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.88, 731.14 and 364.50 is: 502.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.88 : 731.14 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.88/731.14 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.88x = 731.14 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.88x = 266,500.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,500.53/529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.95

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