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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.85, 729.91 and 404.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.85, 729.91 and 404.29 is: 557.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.85 : 729.91 = 404.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.85/729.91 = 404.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.85x = 729.91 × 404.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.85x = 295,095.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,095.31/528.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.99

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