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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.29, 730.08 and 511.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.29, 730.08 and 511.47 is: 705.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.29 : 730.08 = 511.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.29/730.08 = 511.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.29x = 730.08 × 511.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.29x = 373,414.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,414.02/529.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.50

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