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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.28, 730.88 and 375.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.28, 730.88 and 375.04 is: 517.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.28 : 730.88 = 375.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.28/730.88 = 375.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.28x = 730.88 × 375.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.28x = 274,109.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,109.24/529.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.89

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