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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.29, 730.50 and 512.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.29, 730.50 and 512.22 is: 706.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.29 : 730.50 = 512.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.29/730.50 = 512.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.29x = 730.50 × 512.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.29x = 374,176.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,176.71/529.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.94

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