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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.05, 794.54 and 529.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.05, 794.54 and 529.61 is: 730.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.05 : 794.54 = 529.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.05/794.54 = 529.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.05x = 794.54 × 529.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.05x = 420,793.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,793.68/576.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.49

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