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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.31, 728.94 and 429.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.31, 728.94 and 429.90 is: 593.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.31 : 728.94 = 429.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.31/728.94 = 429.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.31x = 728.94 × 429.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.31x = 313,371.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,371.31/528.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.16

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