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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.84, 730.91 and 399.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.84, 730.91 and 399.02 is: 550.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.84 : 730.91 = 399.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.84/730.91 = 399.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.84x = 730.91 × 399.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.84x = 291,645.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,645.71/529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.45

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