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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529, 730.90 and 372.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529, 730.90 and 372.22 is: 514.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529 : 730.90 = 372.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529/730.90 = 372.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529x = 730.90 × 372.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529x = 272,055.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,055.60/529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.28

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