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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 728.60 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 728.60 and 341.28 is: 470.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 728.60 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/728.60 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 728.60 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 248,654.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,654.90/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.94

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