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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.52, 730.44 and 374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.52, 730.44 and 374 is: 515.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.52 : 730.44 = 374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.52/730.44 = 374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.52x = 730.44 × 374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.52x = 273,184.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,184.56/529.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.91

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