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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.62, 730.65 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.62, 730.65 and 374.58 is: 516.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.62 : 730.65 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.62/730.65 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.62x = 730.65 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.62x = 273,686.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,686.88/529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.76

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