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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.02, 730.73 and 404.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.02, 730.73 and 404.42 is: 558.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.02 : 730.73 = 404.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.02/730.73 = 404.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.02x = 730.73 × 404.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.02x = 295,519.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,519.18/529.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.62

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