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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.62, 731.85 and 382.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.62, 731.85 and 382.02 is: 527.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.62 : 731.85 = 382.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.62/731.85 = 382.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.62x = 731.85 × 382.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.62x = 279,581.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,581.34/529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.89

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