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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.31, 730.62 and 371.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.31, 730.62 and 371.99 is: 513.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.31 : 730.62 = 371.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.31/730.62 = 371.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.31x = 730.62 × 371.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.31x = 271,779.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,779.68/529.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.46

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