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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.31, 729.67 and 403.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.31, 729.67 and 403.69 is: 557.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.31 : 729.67 = 403.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.31/729.67 = 403.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.31x = 729.67 × 403.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.31x = 294,561.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,561.49/528.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.56

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