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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.89, 730.26 and 405.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.89, 730.26 and 405.06 is: 558.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.89 : 730.26 = 405.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.89/730.26 = 405.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.89x = 730.26 × 405.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.89x = 295,799.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,799.12/529.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.23

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