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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.38, 730.29 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.38, 730.29 and 382.08 is: 527.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.38 : 730.29 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.38/730.29 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.38x = 730.29 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.38x = 279,029.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,029.20/529.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.09

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