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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 728.37 and 403.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 728.37 and 403.53 is: 556.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 728.37 = 403.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/728.37 = 403.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 728.37 × 403.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 293,919.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,919.15/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.67

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