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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.28, 730.67 and 422.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.28, 730.67 and 422.67 is: 583.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.28 : 730.67 = 422.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.28/730.67 = 422.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.28x = 730.67 × 422.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.28x = 308,831.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,831.18/529.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.49

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