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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.07, 729.77 and 389.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.07, 729.77 and 389.54 is: 537.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.07 : 729.77 = 389.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.07/729.77 = 389.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.07x = 729.77 × 389.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.07x = 284,274.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,274.48/529.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.31

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