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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.84, 731.52 and 431.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.84, 731.52 and 431.83 is: 596.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.84 : 731.52 = 431.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.84/731.52 = 431.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.84x = 731.52 × 431.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.84x = 315,886.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,886.46/529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.20

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