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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.42, 730.19 and 503.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.42, 730.19 and 503.13 is: 695.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.42 : 730.19 = 503.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.42/730.19 = 503.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.42x = 730.19 × 503.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.42x = 367,377.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,377.98/528.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.24

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