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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.74, 729.89 and 397.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.74, 729.89 and 397.78 is: 549.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.74 : 729.89 = 397.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.74/729.89 = 397.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.74x = 729.89 × 397.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.74x = 290,335.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,335.64/528.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.11

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