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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.83, 730.44 and 522.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.83, 730.44 and 522.54 is: 720.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.83 : 730.44 = 522.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.83/730.44 = 522.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.83x = 730.44 × 522.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.83x = 381,684.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,684.12/529.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.39

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