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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.20, 730.89 and 503.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.20, 730.89 and 503.28 is: 695.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.20 : 730.89 = 503.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.20/730.89 = 503.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.20x = 730.89 × 503.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.20x = 367,842.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,842.32/529.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.09

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