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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.96, 731.51 and 364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.96, 731.51 and 364.40 is: 502.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.96 : 731.51 = 364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.96/731.51 = 364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.96x = 731.51 × 364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.96x = 266,562.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,562.24/529.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.99

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