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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.34, 730.56 and 382.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.34, 730.56 and 382.46 is: 527.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.34 : 730.56 = 382.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.34/730.56 = 382.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.34x = 730.56 × 382.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.34x = 279,409.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,409.98/529.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.85

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