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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.98, 731.58 and 391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.98, 731.58 and 391.20 is: 540.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.98 : 731.58 = 391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.98/731.58 = 391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.98x = 731.58 × 391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.98x = 286,194.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,194.10/529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.01

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