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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.24, 814.36 and 529.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.24, 814.36 and 529.68 is: 728.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.24 : 814.36 = 529.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.24/814.36 = 529.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.24x = 814.36 × 529.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.24x = 431,350.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,350.20/592.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.34

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