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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.20, 731.31 and 397.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.20, 731.31 and 397.98 is: 549.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.20 : 731.31 = 397.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.20/731.31 = 397.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.20x = 731.31 × 397.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.20x = 291,046.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,046.75/529.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.97

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