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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.60, 811.36 and 529.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.60, 811.36 and 529.24 is: 727.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.60 : 811.36 = 529.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.60/811.36 = 529.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.60x = 811.36 × 529.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.60x = 429,404.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,404.17/590.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.06

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