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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.26, 730.41 and 382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.26, 730.41 and 382.16 is: 527.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.26 : 730.41 = 382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.26/730.41 = 382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.26x = 730.41 × 382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.26x = 279,129.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,129.83/529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.40

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