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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.10, 729.22 and 389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.10, 729.22 and 389 is: 537.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.10 : 729.22 = 389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.10/729.22 = 389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.10x = 729.22 × 389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.10x = 283,666.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,666.58/528.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.15

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