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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.66, 731.13 and 431.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.66, 731.13 and 431.25 is: 595.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.66 : 731.13 = 431.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.66/731.13 = 431.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.66x = 731.13 × 431.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.66x = 315,294.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,294.00/529.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.28

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