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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.54, 730.95 and 431.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.54, 730.95 and 431.12 is: 595.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.54 : 730.95 = 431.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.54/730.95 = 431.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.54x = 730.95 × 431.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.54x = 315,127.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,127.16/529.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.10

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