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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.74, 731.27 and 398.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.74, 731.27 and 398.78 is: 550.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.74 : 731.27 = 398.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.74/731.27 = 398.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.74x = 731.27 × 398.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.74x = 291,615.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,615.85/529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.49

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