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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 728.68 and 295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 728.68 and 295.12 is: 407.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 728.68 = 295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/728.68 = 295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 728.68 × 295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 215,048.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,048.04/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.29

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