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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.35, 730.04 and 499.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.35, 730.04 and 499.88 is: 690.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.35 : 730.04 = 499.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.35/730.04 = 499.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.35x = 730.04 × 499.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.35x = 364,926.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,926.25/528.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.70

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