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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.10, 730.15 and 289.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.10, 730.15 and 289.82 is: 399.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.10 : 730.15 = 289.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.10/730.15 = 289.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.10x = 730.15 × 289.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.10x = 211,612.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,612.07/529.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.95

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