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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.53, 730.38 and 372.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.53, 730.38 and 372.49 is: 513.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.53 : 730.38 = 372.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.53/730.38 = 372.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.53x = 730.38 × 372.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.53x = 272,059.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,059.25/529.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.77

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