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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.88, 731.44 and 399.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.88, 731.44 and 399.28 is: 551.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.88 : 731.44 = 399.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.88/731.44 = 399.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.88x = 731.44 × 399.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.88x = 292,049.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,049.36/529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.16

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