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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.67, 731.21 and 382.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.67, 731.21 and 382.65 is: 528.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.67 : 731.21 = 382.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.67/731.21 = 382.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.67x = 731.21 × 382.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.67x = 279,797.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,797.51/529.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.25

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