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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.76, 730.72 and 374.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.76, 730.72 and 374.24 is: 516.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.76 : 730.72 = 374.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.76/730.72 = 374.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.76x = 730.72 × 374.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.76x = 273,464.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,464.65/529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.20

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