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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529, 729.75 and 404.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529, 729.75 and 404.53 is: 558.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529 : 729.75 = 404.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529/729.75 = 404.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529x = 729.75 × 404.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529x = 295,205.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,205.77/529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.04

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