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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.92, 731.10 and 363.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.92, 731.10 and 363.87 is: 502.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.92 : 731.10 = 363.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.92/731.10 = 363.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.92x = 731.10 × 363.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.92x = 266,025.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,025.36/529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.01

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