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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.38, 730.26 and 430.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.38, 730.26 and 430.74 is: 594.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.38 : 730.26 = 430.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.38/730.26 = 430.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.38x = 730.26 × 430.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.38x = 314,552.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,552.19/529.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.19

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