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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 727.76 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 727.76 and 370.32 is: 510.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 727.76 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/727.76 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 727.76 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 269,504.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,504.08/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.42

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