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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.40, 729.14 and 404.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.40, 729.14 and 404.14 is: 557.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.40 : 729.14 = 404.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.40/729.14 = 404.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.40x = 729.14 × 404.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.40x = 294,674.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,674.64/528.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.67

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