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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.26, 731.40 and 435.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.26, 731.40 and 435.88 is: 602.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.26 : 731.40 = 435.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.26/731.40 = 435.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.26x = 731.40 × 435.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.26x = 318,802.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,802.63/529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.36

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