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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.87, 730.86 and 372.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.87, 730.86 and 372.83 is: 514.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.87 : 730.86 = 372.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.87/730.86 = 372.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.87x = 730.86 × 372.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.87x = 272,484.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,484.67/529.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.25

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