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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.83, 729.26 and 440.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.83, 729.26 and 440.32 is: 606.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.83 : 729.26 = 440.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.83/729.26 = 440.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.83x = 729.26 × 440.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.83x = 321,107.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,107.76/529.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.06

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