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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.36, 728.34 and 517.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.36, 728.34 and 517.09 is: 711.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.36 : 728.34 = 517.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.36/728.34 = 517.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.36x = 728.34 × 517.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.36x = 376,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,617.33/529.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.46

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