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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.98, 729.72 and 436.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.98, 729.72 and 436.43 is: 600.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.98 : 729.72 = 436.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.98/729.72 = 436.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.98x = 729.72 × 436.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.98x = 318,468.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,468.05/529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.91

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