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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.34, 730.20 and 379.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.34, 730.20 and 379.97 is: 524.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.34 : 730.20 = 379.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.34/730.20 = 379.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.34x = 730.20 × 379.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.34x = 277,450.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,450.44/529.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.14

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