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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.19, 729.37 and 397.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.19, 729.37 and 397.97 is: 548.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.19 : 729.37 = 397.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.19/729.37 = 397.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.19x = 729.37 × 397.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.19x = 290,265.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,265.39/529.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.51

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