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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 728.72 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 728.72 and 321.12 is: 443.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 728.72 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/728.72 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 728.72 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 234,006.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,006.57/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.19

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