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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.97, 732.47 and 405.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.97, 732.47 and 405.63 is: 560.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.97 : 732.47 = 405.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.97/732.47 = 405.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.97x = 732.47 × 405.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.97x = 297,109.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,109.78/529.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.62

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