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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.34, 730.22 and 398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.34, 730.22 and 398.52 is: 549.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.34 : 730.22 = 398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.34/730.22 = 398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.34x = 730.22 × 398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.34x = 291,005.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,005.28/529.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.76

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