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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.44, 731.36 and 525.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.44, 731.36 and 525.80 is: 726.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.44 : 731.36 = 525.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.44/731.36 = 525.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.44x = 731.36 × 525.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.44x = 384,549.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,549.09/529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.33

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