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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.20, 729.72 and 435.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.20, 729.72 and 435.83 is: 600.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.20 : 729.72 = 435.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.20/729.72 = 435.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.20x = 729.72 × 435.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.20x = 318,030.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,030.22/529.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.96

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