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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.39, 730.45 and 511.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.39, 730.45 and 511.91 is: 706.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.39 : 730.45 = 511.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.39/730.45 = 511.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.39x = 730.45 × 511.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.39x = 373,924.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,924.66/529.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.33

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