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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.52, 731.18 and 389.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.52, 731.18 and 389.80 is: 538.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.52 : 731.18 = 389.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.52/731.18 = 389.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.52x = 731.18 × 389.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.52x = 285,008.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,008.36/529.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.24

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