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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.78, 730.50 and 389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.78, 730.50 and 389.68 is: 537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.78 : 730.50 = 389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.78/730.50 = 389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.78x = 730.50 × 389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.78x = 284,661.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,661.24/529.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.32

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