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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.89, 731.28 and 398.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.89, 731.28 and 398.67 is: 550.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.89 : 731.28 = 398.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.89/731.28 = 398.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.89x = 731.28 × 398.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.89x = 291,540.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,540.02/529.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.19

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