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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 727.32 and 396.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 727.32 and 396.84 is: 546.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 727.32 = 396.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/727.32 = 396.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 727.32 × 396.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 288,629.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,629.67/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.65

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