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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.13, 729.34 and 418.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.13, 729.34 and 418.37 is: 576.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.13 : 729.34 = 418.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.13/729.34 = 418.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.13x = 729.34 × 418.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.13x = 305,129.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,129.28/529.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.66

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