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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.48, 730.92 and 502.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.48, 730.92 and 502.21 is: 693.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.48 : 730.92 = 502.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.48/730.92 = 502.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.48x = 730.92 × 502.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.48x = 367,075.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,075.33/529.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.28

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