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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.74, 730.26 and 398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.74, 730.26 and 398.52 is: 549.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.74 : 730.26 = 398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.74/730.26 = 398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.74x = 730.26 × 398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.74x = 291,023.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,023.22/529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.37

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