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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.80, 731.04 and 383.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.80, 731.04 and 383.22 is: 528.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.80 : 731.04 = 383.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.80/731.04 = 383.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.80x = 731.04 × 383.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.80x = 280,149.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,149.15/529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.78

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