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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.00, 729.09 and 388.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.00, 729.09 and 388.82 is: 535.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.00 : 729.09 = 388.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.00/729.09 = 388.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.00x = 729.09 × 388.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.00x = 283,486.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,486.60/529.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.89

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