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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.90, 729.68 and 424.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.90, 729.68 and 424.26 is: 585.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.90 : 729.68 = 424.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.90/729.68 = 424.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.90x = 729.68 × 424.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.90x = 309,577.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,577.55/528.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.32

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