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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.02, 730.49 and 389.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.02, 730.49 and 389.30 is: 537.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.02 : 730.49 = 389.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.02/730.49 = 389.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.02x = 730.49 × 389.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.02x = 284,374.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,374.16/529.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.55

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