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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.37, 730.68 and 492.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.37, 730.68 and 492.92 is: 680.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.37 : 730.68 = 492.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.37/730.68 = 492.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.37x = 730.68 × 492.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.37x = 360,166.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,166.79/529.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.37

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