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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.92, 730.74 and 405.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.92, 730.74 and 405.54 is: 559.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.92 : 730.74 = 405.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.92/730.74 = 405.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.92x = 730.74 × 405.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.92x = 296,344.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,344.30/529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.22

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