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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.89, 729.87 and 289.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.89, 729.87 and 289.64 is: 399.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.89 : 729.87 = 289.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.89/729.87 = 289.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.89x = 729.87 × 289.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.89x = 211,395.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,395.90/528.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.70

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