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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.64, 731.22 and 492.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.64, 731.22 and 492.68 is: 680.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.64 : 731.22 = 492.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.64/731.22 = 492.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.64x = 731.22 × 492.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.64x = 360,257.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,257.47/529.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.19

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