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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.44, 731.60 and 427.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.44, 731.60 and 427.04 is: 590.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.44 : 731.60 = 427.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.44/731.60 = 427.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.44x = 731.60 × 427.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.44x = 312,422.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,422.46/529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.10

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