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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.92, 730.80 and 372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.92, 730.80 and 372.60 is: 513.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.92 : 730.80 = 372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.92/730.80 = 372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.92x = 730.80 × 372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.92x = 272,296.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,296.08/529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.84

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