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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 728.86 and 331.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 728.86 and 331.46 is: 457.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 728.86 = 331.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/728.86 = 331.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 728.86 × 331.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 241,587.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,587.94/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.55

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