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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.44, 730.80 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.44, 730.80 and 373.92 is: 516.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.44 : 730.80 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.44/730.80 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.44x = 730.80 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.44x = 273,260.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,260.74/529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.13

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