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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.82, 730.26 and 424.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.82, 730.26 and 424.71 is: 585.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.82 : 730.26 = 424.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.82/730.26 = 424.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.82x = 730.26 × 424.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.82x = 310,148.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,148.72/529.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.39

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