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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.94, 730.61 and 364.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.94, 730.61 and 364.09 is: 501.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.94 : 730.61 = 364.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.94/730.61 = 364.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.94x = 730.61 × 364.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.94x = 266,007.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,007.79/529.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.96

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