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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.42, 731.57 and 504.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.42, 731.57 and 504.13 is: 696.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.42 : 731.57 = 504.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.42/731.57 = 504.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.42x = 731.57 × 504.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.42x = 368,806.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,806.38/529.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.62

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