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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.51, 730.22 and 372.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.51, 730.22 and 372.09 is: 513.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.51 : 730.22 = 372.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.51/730.22 = 372.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.51x = 730.22 × 372.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.51x = 271,708.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,708.44/529.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.13

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