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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.26, 727.30 and 441.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.26, 727.30 and 441.78 is: 607.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.26 : 727.30 = 441.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.26/727.30 = 441.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.26x = 727.30 × 441.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.26x = 321,306.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,306.59/529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.09

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