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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.59, 731.12 and 398.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.59, 731.12 and 398.91 is: 550.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.59 : 731.12 = 398.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.59/731.12 = 398.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.59x = 731.12 × 398.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.59x = 291,649.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,649.08/529.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.71

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