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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.21, 832.17 and 529.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.21, 832.17 and 529.29 is: 730.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.21 : 832.17 = 529.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.21/832.17 = 529.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.21x = 832.17 × 529.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.21x = 440,459.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,459.26/603.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.19

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